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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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 6 (50% pass rate). It has 163,074 miles on the clock, averaging 18,372 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for OU53 VBM
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 163,074 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,035 |
| Average per year | 18,372 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU53 VBM |
| Make | Rover |
| Model | 25 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1396cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OU53 VBM
What car is OU53 VBM?
OU53 VBM is an blue Rover 25, petrol (1396cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OU53 VBM?
The last recorded mileage for OU53 VBM was 163,074 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU53 VBM passed its MOT?
OU53 VBM has had 12 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (6 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 24 Aug 2012.
Is OU53 VBM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU53 VBM 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 OU53 VBM?
OU53 VBM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.