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CE53 MXU

2003 Rover 45 · Petrol · 1588cc

Blue Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1588cc
ColourBlue
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 45 Petrol 1588cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 65,532 miles on the clock, averaging 3,110 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 MXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,532
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,110

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading65,532 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,621
Average per year3,110
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 MXU 13k26k39k52k66k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,532 miles
Since last MOT+5,621 miles
PASS
Mileage59,911 miles
Since last MOT+4,543 miles
PASS
Mileage55,368 miles
Since last MOT+1,618 miles
PASS
Mileage53,750 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,746 miles
Since last MOT+2,709 miles
PASS
Mileage51,037 miles
Since last MOT+2,566 miles
PASS
Mileage48,471 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,471 miles
Since last MOT+898 miles
PASS
Mileage47,573 miles
Since last MOT+1,619 miles
PASS
Mileage45,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,954 miles
Since last MOT+2,468 miles
PASS
Mileage43,486 miles
Since last MOT+2,639 miles
PASS
Mileage40,847 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,847 miles
Since last MOT+2,235 miles
PASS
Mileage38,612 miles
Since last MOT+3,883 miles
PASS
Mileage34,729 miles
Since last MOT+3,109 miles
PASS
Mileage31,620 miles
Since last MOT+3,716 miles
PASS
Mileage27,904 miles
Since last MOT+3,512 miles
PASS
Mileage24,392 miles
Since last MOT+3,707 miles
PASS
Mileage20,685 miles
Since last MOT+3,840 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,845 miles
Since last MOT+4,134 miles
PASS
Mileage12,711 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 MXU
MakeRover
Model45
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1588cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 MXU

What car is CE53 MXU?

CE53 MXU is a blue Rover 45, petrol (1588cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CE53 MXU?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 MXU was 65,532 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 MXU passed its MOT?

CE53 MXU has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2023.

Is CE53 MXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 MXU 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 CE53 MXU?

CE53 MXU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.