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SEAT Leon

White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,396 cc

LP08 DFJMOT history

LP08 DFJ is a white petrol SEAT Leon first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 92,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

LP08 DFJ white SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
92,460 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 DFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 DFJ was last recorded at 92,460 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 7,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,335 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,125 miles
Average per year
4,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,460 miles
  • 2024 – 85,335 miles
  • 2023 – 76,800 miles
  • 2022 – 72,298 miles
  • 2021 – 68,633 miles
  • 2020 – 67,254 miles
  • 2019 – 61,491 miles
  • 2018 – 57,154 miles
  • 2017 – 53,628 miles
  • 2016 – 49,929 miles
  • 2015 – 47,653 miles
  • 2014 – 43,965 miles
  • 2013 – 35,551 miles
  • 2012 – 32,276 miles
  • 2011 – 27,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,460 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Corrosion under vehicle

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,460 miles (+7,125)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    92,460 miles
    Test number
    297025544648
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,335 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,335 miles
    Test number
    707883528400
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail85,335 miles (+8,535)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,335 miles
    Test number
    486237863986
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass76,800 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,800 miles
    Test number
    785741675196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,799 miles (+4,501)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,799 miles
    Test number
    473372343585
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,298 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    72,298 miles
    Test number
    860568459302
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail72,290 miles (+3,657)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,290 miles
    Test number
    168064838167
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass68,633 miles (+1,379)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,633 miles
    Test number
    217853257095
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass67,254 miles (+5,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,254 miles
    Test number
    314814307524
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass61,491 miles (+4,337)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,491 miles
    Test number
    622967305765
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Brake Pad wearing faster than O/S/R
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Brake disc worn
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Outer CV Gaiter has slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass57,154 miles (+3,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,154 miles
    Test number
    624481417764
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass53,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,628 miles
    Test number
    127415504478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,627 miles (+3,698)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,627 miles
    Test number
    944983140206
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated

  14. Pass49,929 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,929 miles
    Test number
    997271635472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,653 miles (+3,688)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,653 miles
    Test number
    956337345177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,965 miles
    Test number
    418760944128
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail43,965 miles (+8,414)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,965 miles
    Test number
    765980244148
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass35,551 miles (+3,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,551 miles
    Test number
    768243233123
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass32,276 miles (+5,025)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,276 miles
    Test number
    377166242147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,251 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,251 miles
    Test number
    645494361134
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LP08 DFJ

Does LP08 DFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 DFJ is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 DFJ?
The MOT on LP08 DFJ is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 DFJ done?
LP08 DFJ was recorded at 92,460 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 4,461 miles a year.
Has LP08 DFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 DFJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 DFJ 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 LP08 DFJ find?
LP08 DFJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.

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