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BG53 VCJ

2003 Rover Cityrover · Petrol · 1405cc

Purple Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1405cc
ColourPurple
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 Rover Cityrover Petrol 1405cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 3 (57% pass rate). It has 46,685 miles on the clock, averaging 7,158 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG53 VCJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
46,685
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
7,158

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading46,685 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,158
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BG53 VCJ 29k33k38k42k47k '06'09'08

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,685 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,682 miles
Since last MOT+6,486 miles
PASS
Mileage40,196 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,193 miles
Since last MOT+7,021 miles
PASS
Mileage33,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,172 miles
Since last MOT+4,121 miles
PASS
Mileage29,051 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 VCJ
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1405cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BG53 VCJ

What car is BG53 VCJ?

BG53 VCJ is a purple Rover Cityrover, petrol (1405cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG53 VCJ?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 VCJ was 46,685 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 VCJ passed its MOT?

BG53 VCJ has had 7 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (4 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2009.

Is BG53 VCJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 VCJ 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 BG53 VCJ?

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