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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 25 Petrol 1396cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 74,009 miles on the clock, averaging 5,176 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DE53 LYJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 74,009 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 5,176 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE53 LYJ |
| Make | Rover |
| Model | 25 |
| 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 LYJ
What car is DE53 LYJ?
DE53 LYJ is a blue Rover 25, petrol (1396cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 LYJ?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 LYJ was 74,009 miles, recorded on 16 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 LYJ passed its MOT?
DE53 LYJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2016.
Is DE53 LYJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 LYJ 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 LYJ?
DE53 LYJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.