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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 1396cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 54,056 miles on the clock, averaging 4,925 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DE53 KBU
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 54,056 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,054 |
| Average per year | 4,925 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE53 KBU |
| Make | Rover |
| Model | 45 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1396cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DE53 KBU
What car is DE53 KBU?
DE53 KBU is a blue Rover 45, petrol (1396cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 KBU?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 KBU was 54,056 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 KBU passed its MOT?
DE53 KBU has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Jul 2012.
Is DE53 KBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 KBU 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 KBU?
DE53 KBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.