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SM53 LHE

2003 Rover 25 · Petrol · 1396cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1396cc
ColourSilver
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 25 Petrol 1396cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 79,901 miles on the clock, averaging 6,874 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 LHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,901
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,874

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 reading79,901 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,079
Average per year6,874
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM53 LHE 18k34k49k65k80k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,901 miles
Since last MOT+6,079 miles
PASS
Mileage73,822 miles
Since last MOT+6,300 miles
PASS
Mileage67,522 miles
Since last MOT+6,752 miles
PASS
Mileage60,770 miles
Since last MOT+7,295 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,475 miles
Since last MOT+4,250 miles
PASS
Mileage49,225 miles
Since last MOT+1,532 miles
PASS
Mileage47,693 miles
Since last MOT+6,214 miles
PASS
Mileage41,479 miles
Since last MOT+8,747 miles
PASS
Mileage32,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,732 miles
Since last MOT+9,624 miles
PASS
Mileage23,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,108 miles
Since last MOT+4,734 miles
PASS
Mileage18,374 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,325 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 LHE
MakeRover
Model25
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1396cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 LHE

What car is SM53 LHE?

SM53 LHE is an silver Rover 25, petrol (1396cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 LHE?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 LHE was 79,901 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 LHE passed its MOT?

SM53 LHE has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2015.

Is SM53 LHE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 LHE 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 SM53 LHE?

SM53 LHE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.