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SEAT Leon

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LX53 LUDMOT history

LX53 LUD is a silver petrol SEAT Leon first used on 4 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2024.

LX53 LUD silver SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2025
Mileage
170,197 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 LUD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 LUD was last recorded at 170,197 miles on 10 Feb 2024, 5,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,343 miles · 11 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5,854 miles
Average per year
7,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 170,197 miles
  • 2023 – 164,343 miles
  • 2022 – 149,268 miles
  • 2021 – 138,379 miles
  • 2020 – 135,957 miles
  • 2019 – 131,152 miles
  • 2018 – 122,436 miles
  • 2017 – 115,464 miles
  • 2016 – 103,948 miles
  • 2015 – 92,574 miles
  • 2014 – 81,535 miles
  • 2013 – 78,165 miles
  • 2012 – 68,452 miles
  • 2011 – 64,864 miles
  • 2010 – 60,827 miles
  • 2009 – 56,470 miles
  • 2008 – 51,286 miles
  • 2007 – 44,476 miles
  • 2006 – 33,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,197 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,197 miles (+5,854)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    170,197 miles
    Test number
    560353493622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,343 miles (+15,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    164,343 miles
    Test number
    489006563528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass149,268 miles (+10,889)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    149,268 miles
    Test number
    387452900279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,379 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    138,379 miles
    Test number
    435456025996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail138,378 miles (+72)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,378 miles
    Test number
    252620616839
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  6. Fail138,306 miles (+2,349)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,306 miles
    Test number
    416865154006
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray hanging down / insecure
  7. Pass135,957 miles (+4,805)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    135,957 miles
    Test number
    887460560880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,152 miles (+8,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    131,152 miles
    Test number
    906150661051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass122,436 miles (+6,972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,436 miles
    Test number
    834648648573
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass115,464 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    115,464 miles
    Test number
    701572536633
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Fail115,378 miles (+11,430)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,378 miles
    Test number
    861281697813
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass103,948 miles (+11,374)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,948 miles
    Test number
    187927508289
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both just passed test (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass92,574 miles (+11,039)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    92,574 miles
    Test number
    278643805412
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust bracket missing but exhaust secure
  14. Pass81,535 miles (+3,370)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,535 miles
    Test number
    286706704141
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteSlight wear in nearside front suspension/steering
  15. Pass78,165 miles (+9,713)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,165 miles
    Test number
    667147213139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,452 miles
    Test number
    886289892121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail68,452 miles (+3,588)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,452 miles
    Test number
    358246892195
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass64,864 miles (+92)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,864 miles
    Test number
    825646811298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Fail64,772 miles (+3,945)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,772 miles
    Test number
    697245811227
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Fail60,827 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,827 miles
    Test number
    282372610258
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass60,827 miles (+4,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    60,827 miles
    Test number
    653312810225
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass56,470 miles (+5,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,470 miles
    Test number
    341845619292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass51,286 miles (+6,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,286 miles
    Test number
    524828898116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass44,476 miles (+10,949)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,476 miles
    Test number
    740261117247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    33,527 miles
    Test number
    284926016226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 LUD

Does LX53 LUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 LUD expired on 16 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 LUD?
The MOT on LX53 LUD expired on 16 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 LUD done?
LX53 LUD was recorded at 170,197 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2024, an average of 7,801 miles a year.
Has LX53 LUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 LUD has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LX53 LUD 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 LX53 LUD find?
LX53 LUD passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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