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SEAT Leon

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 DLEMOT history

LR08 DLE is a grey petrol SEAT Leon first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 40,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

LR08 DLE grey SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
40,581 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 DLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 DLE was last recorded at 40,581 miles on 29 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Oct 2026: 40,581 miles, lower than 83,210 miles on 28 Oct 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
83,210 miles · 28 Oct 2026
Average per year
1,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,581 miles
  • 2025 – 79,822 miles
  • 2024 – 76,638 miles
  • 2023 – 73,139 miles
  • 2022 – 69,909 miles
  • 2021 – 65,996 miles
  • 2020 – 58,814 miles
  • 2019 – 51,452 miles
  • 2018 – 44,819 miles
  • 2017 – 39,443 miles
  • 2016 – 36,653 miles
  • 2015 – 33,712 miles
  • 2014 – 25,866 miles
  • 2013 – 23,069 miles
  • 2012 – 19,912 miles
  • 2011 – 16,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,581 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some componentsRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,581 miles (-42,629)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    40,581 miles
    Test number
    374490509151
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  2. Fail83,210 miles (+3,388)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,210 miles
    Test number
    326492735913
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  3. Pass79,822 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,822 miles
    Test number
    193636698209
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  4. Fail79,822 miles (+3,184)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,822 miles
    Test number
    169587010984
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  5. Pass76,638 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,638 miles
    Test number
    820530390723
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  6. Fail76,638 miles (+3,499)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,638 miles
    Test number
    765556402293
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  7. Pass73,139 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,139 miles
    Test number
    815703543194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  8. Fail73,139 miles (+3,230)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,139 miles
    Test number
    745974931577
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  9. Pass69,909 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,909 miles
    Test number
    282720218415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  10. Fail69,909 miles (+3,913)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,909 miles
    Test number
    838783077218
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  11. Pass65,996 miles (+7,182)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,996 miles
    Test number
    518171064014
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  12. Pass58,814 miles (+7,362)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,814 miles
    Test number
    302135321967
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass51,452 miles (+6,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,452 miles
    Test number
    581972845618
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass44,819 miles (+5,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,819 miles
    Test number
    751156560013
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  15. Pass39,443 miles (+2,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,443 miles
    Test number
    954172040574
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  16. Pass36,653 miles (+2,941)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    36,653 miles
    Test number
    776001696462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspectionof some components

  17. Pass33,712 miles (+5,104)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,712 miles
    Test number
    902229300834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,608 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,608 miles
    Test number
    819945715092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,603 miles (+2,737)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,603 miles
    Test number
    945174415066
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass25,866 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,866 miles
    Test number
    559440684009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,069 miles (+3,157)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,069 miles
    Test number
    957527273056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,912 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,912 miles
    Test number
    555504972071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,704 miles
    Test number
    705545571032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 DLE

Does LR08 DLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 DLE is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 DLE?
The MOT on LR08 DLE is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 DLE done?
LR08 DLE was recorded at 40,581 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 1,528 miles a year.
Has LR08 DLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 DLE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 DLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 DLE find?
LR08 DLE passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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