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DX53 CEU

2003 Seat Leon · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 179,492 miles on the clock, averaging 12,596 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DX53 CEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,492
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,596

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 reading179,492 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,850
Average per year12,596
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DX53 CEU 24k63k102k141k179k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,492 miles
Since last MOT+8,850 miles
PASS
Mileage170,642 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,638 miles
Since last MOT+4,975 miles
PASS
Mileage165,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,663 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,653 miles
Since last MOT+7,349 miles
PASS
Mileage158,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,304 miles
Since last MOT+9,074 miles
PASS
Mileage149,230 miles
Since last MOT+11,193 miles
PASS
Mileage138,037 miles
Since last MOT+10,672 miles
PASS
Mileage127,365 miles
Since last MOT+14,947 miles
PASS
Mileage112,418 miles
Since last MOT+18,467 miles
PASS
Mileage93,951 miles
Since last MOT+14,521 miles
PASS
Mileage79,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,430 miles
Since last MOT+16,822 miles
PASS
Mileage62,608 miles
Since last MOT+20,501 miles
PASS
Mileage42,107 miles
Since last MOT+17,799 miles
PASS
Mileage24,308 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 CEU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDX — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DX53 CEU

What car is DX53 CEU?

DX53 CEU is a black Seat Leon, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DX53 CEU?

The last recorded mileage for DX53 CEU was 179,492 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX53 CEU passed its MOT?

DX53 CEU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2019.

Is DX53 CEU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DX53 CEU 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 DX53 CEU?

DX53 CEU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.