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BG53 LZJ

2003 Seat Leon · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Seat Leon Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 158,390 miles on the clock, averaging 9,435 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG53 LZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,390
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,435

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading158,390 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,435
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG53 LZJ 34k65k96k127k158k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,390 miles
Since last MOT+9,993 miles
PASS
Mileage148,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,397 miles
Since last MOT+23,379 miles
PASS
Mileage125,018 miles
Since last MOT+13,562 miles
PASS
Mileage111,456 miles
Since last MOT+10,433 miles
PASS
Mileage101,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,023 miles
Since last MOT+16,270 miles
PASS
Mileage84,753 miles
Since last MOT+9,723 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,030 miles
Since last MOT+16,610 miles
PASS
Mileage58,420 miles
Since last MOT+7,744 miles
PASS
Mileage50,676 miles
Since last MOT+1,347 miles
PASS
Mileage49,329 miles
Since last MOT+2,518 miles
PASS
Mileage46,811 miles
Since last MOT+2,914 miles
PASS
Mileage43,897 miles
Since last MOT+5,611 miles
PASS
Mileage38,286 miles
Since last MOT+4,354 miles
PASS
Mileage33,932 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LZJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BG53 LZJ

What car is BG53 LZJ?

BG53 LZJ is a silver Seat Leon, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG53 LZJ?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 LZJ was 158,390 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 LZJ passed its MOT?

BG53 LZJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2020.

Is BG53 LZJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 LZJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BG53 LZJ?

BG53 LZJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.