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SEAT Leon

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LM55 BJUMOT history

LM55 BJU is a black diesel SEAT Leon first used on 29 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 160,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.

LM55 BJU black SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2026
Mileage
160,159 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 BJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 BJU was last recorded at 160,159 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 14,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,622 miles · 2 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
14,537 miles
Average per year
9,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,159 miles
  • 2023 – 145,622 miles
  • 2022 – 144,728 miles
  • 2021 – 130,769 miles
  • 2020 – 121,115 miles
  • 2019 – 110,158 miles
  • 2018 – 101,344 miles
  • 2017 – 89,765 miles
  • 2016 – 80,332 miles
  • 2015 – 70,502 miles
  • 2014 – 62,178 miles
  • 2013 – 46,314 miles
  • 2012 – 37,010 miles
  • 2011 – 34,507 miles
  • 2009 – 23,173 miles
  • 2008 – 12,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,159 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Minor Chips In Windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,159 miles (+14,537)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    160,159 miles
    Test number
    954469107128
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass145,622 miles (+894)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    145,622 miles
    Test number
    619365624907
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  3. Pass144,728 miles (+13,959)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    144,728 miles
    Test number
    652380173504
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass130,769 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    130,769 miles
    Test number
    794230711136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear back box little corroded

  5. Fail130,762 miles (+9,647)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,762 miles
    Test number
    241091240610
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear back box little corroded

  6. Pass121,115 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    121,115 miles
    Test number
    422034189029
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail121,115 miles (+36)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,115 miles
    Test number
    501780926354
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail121,079 miles (+10,921)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,079 miles
    Test number
    646259231077
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass110,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,158 miles
    Test number
    151711994198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,158 miles (+8,814)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,158 miles
    Test number
    611310442462
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass101,344 miles (+11,579)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,344 miles
    Test number
    457033751409
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Rusted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Rusting

  12. Pass89,765 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,765 miles
    Test number
    930634501382
    • AdvisoryMinor Chips In Windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail89,765 miles (+9,433)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,765 miles
    Test number
    744071565290
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryMinor Chips In Windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass80,332 miles (+9,830)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,332 miles
    Test number
    749062388353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe mounting bracket damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEmissions test aborted vehicle too clean to produce a test result
    • AdvisoryVarious vehicle under body protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

  15. Pass70,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,502 miles
    Test number
    445695835009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,502 miles (+8,324)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,502 miles
    Test number
    128885535487
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine tray borocken ,

  17. Pass62,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,178 miles
    Test number
    387150584036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,178 miles (+15,864)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,178 miles
    Test number
    795678674025
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass46,314 miles (+9,304)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,314 miles
    Test number
    536947413080
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteE.s.p light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

  20. Pass37,010 miles (+2,503)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,010 miles
    Test number
    975922352066
    • NoteEsp lamp on

  21. Fail34,507 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,507 miles
    Test number
    666132421067
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  22. Pass34,507 miles (+11,334)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,507 miles
    Test number
    847042221055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,173 miles
    Test number
    450166259358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,173 miles (+10,226)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,173 miles
    Test number
    604766359376
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass12,947 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    12,947 miles
    Test number
    320207658362
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCut in outer side wall of n/s/f tyre.

Questions about LM55 BJU

Does LM55 BJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 BJU expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 BJU?
The MOT on LM55 BJU expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 BJU done?
LM55 BJU was recorded at 160,159 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 9,047 miles a year.
Has LM55 BJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 BJU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LM55 BJU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM55 BJU find?
LM55 BJU passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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