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SL53 VXC

2003 Rover 45 · Petrol · 1588cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1588cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1588cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 78,120 miles on the clock, averaging 4,730 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 VXC

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,120
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
93%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,730

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,120 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-1,803
Average per year4,730
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 VXC 19k34k49k63k78k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,120 miles
PASS
Mileage79,923 miles
Since last MOT+3,603 miles
PASS
Mileage76,320 miles
Since last MOT+2,472 miles
PASS
Mileage73,848 miles
Since last MOT+3,817 miles
PASS
Mileage70,031 miles
Since last MOT+3,425 miles
PASS
Mileage66,606 miles
Since last MOT+10,178 miles
PASS
Mileage56,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,428 miles
Since last MOT+4,917 miles
PASS
Mileage51,511 miles
Since last MOT+5,652 miles
PASS
Mileage45,859 miles
Since last MOT+5,527 miles
PASS
Mileage40,332 miles
Since last MOT+5,752 miles
PASS
Mileage34,580 miles
Since last MOT+5,073 miles
PASS
Mileage29,507 miles
Since last MOT+10,024 miles
PASS
Mileage19,483 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 VXC
MakeRover
Model45
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1588cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 VXC

What car is SL53 VXC?

SL53 VXC is an blue Rover 45, petrol (1588cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 VXC?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 VXC was 78,120 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 VXC passed its MOT?

SL53 VXC has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Feb 2019.

Is SL53 VXC ULEZ compliant?

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

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