Vehicle summary
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 Diesel 1994cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 85,518 miles on the clock, averaging 5,699 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MW53 VLR
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 85,518 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,699 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MW53 VLR |
| Make | Rover |
| Model | 25 |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1994cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MW53 VLR
What car is MW53 VLR?
MW53 VLR is an red Rover 25, diesel (1994cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MW53 VLR?
The last recorded mileage for MW53 VLR was 85,518 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW53 VLR passed its MOT?
MW53 VLR has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2017.
Is MW53 VLR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW53 VLR 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 MW53 VLR?
MW53 VLR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.