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DE53 LHL

2003 Seat Leon · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 68,368 miles on the clock, averaging 3,114 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 LHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,368
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,114

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,368 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,114
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 LHL 35k44k52k60k68k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,368 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,367 miles
Since last MOT+724 miles
PASS
Mileage67,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,643 miles
Since last MOT+1,562 miles
PASS
Mileage66,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,081 miles
Since last MOT+2,495 miles
PASS
Mileage63,586 miles
Since last MOT+1,634 miles
PASS
Mileage61,952 miles
Since last MOT+1,948 miles
PASS
Mileage60,004 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,003 miles
Since last MOT+2,923 miles
PASS
Mileage57,080 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,071 miles
Since last MOT+3,773 miles
PASS
Mileage53,298 miles
Since last MOT+4,901 miles
PASS
Mileage48,397 miles
Since last MOT+6,149 miles
PASS
Mileage42,248 miles
Since last MOT+7,024 miles
PASS
Mileage35,224 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LHL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DE53 LHL

What car is DE53 LHL?

DE53 LHL is a grey Seat Leon, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE53 LHL?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 LHL was 68,368 miles, recorded on 18 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 LHL passed its MOT?

DE53 LHL has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2017.

Is DE53 LHL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 LHL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DE53 LHL?

DE53 LHL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.