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SL53 LYC

2003 Rover 45 · Petrol · 1396cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1396cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 74,053 miles on the clock, averaging 5,405 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 LYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,053
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,405

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading74,053 miles
Reading date
Miles last year767
Average per year5,405
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 LYC 21k34k47k61k74k '06'16'11

Check SL53 LYC

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage74,053 miles
Since last MOT+767 miles
PASS
Mileage73,286 miles
Since last MOT+14,019 miles
PASS
Mileage59,267 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,266 miles
Since last MOT+3,150 miles
PASS
Mileage56,116 miles
Since last MOT+5,857 miles
PASS
Mileage50,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,259 miles
Since last MOT+4,552 miles
PASS
Mileage45,707 miles
Since last MOT+4,544 miles
PASS
Mileage41,163 miles
Since last MOT+5,308 miles
PASS
Mileage35,855 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,854 miles
Since last MOT+5,608 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,246 miles
Since last MOT+4,524 miles
PASS
Mileage25,722 miles
Since last MOT+5,190 miles
PASS
Mileage20,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,532 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 LYC
MakeRover
Model45
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1396cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 LYC

What car is SL53 LYC?

SL53 LYC is an blue Rover 45, petrol (1396cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 LYC?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 LYC was 74,053 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 LYC passed its MOT?

SL53 LYC has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 14 Nov 2016.

Is SL53 LYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 LYC 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 SL53 LYC?

SL53 LYC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.