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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 45 Petrol 1396cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 69,339 miles on the clock, averaging 5,989 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 VTG
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 69,339 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 5,989 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 VTG |
| Make | Rover |
| Model | 45 |
| Colour | Gold |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1396cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 VTG
What car is SM53 VTG?
SM53 VTG is an gold Rover 45, petrol (1396cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 VTG?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 VTG was 69,339 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 VTG passed its MOT?
SM53 VTG has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2015.
Is SM53 VTG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 VTG 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 VTG?
SM53 VTG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.