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DR53A Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Shrewsbury, West Midlands during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix DR53A.

Area Office
Shrewsbury (Shrewsbury, West Midlands)
Release Period
September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch
12 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate
80.4%

Popular Makes

VOLKSWAGEN 16.7% (2)
BMW 8.3% (1)
80.4%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 46 historical tests

Common Colors

SILVER3 vehicles
Silver2 vehicles
GREY2 vehicles

Active Plates in DR53A Series(12 of 12 displayed)

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DR53AAG
TaxedMOT Valid

TESLA MODEL S LONG RANGE AWD

ELECTRICITY · GREY

First Used
Oct 2020
MOT Expiry
27 Aug 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Color
GREY
Check History & Specs
DR53ADN
MOT Valid

MERCEDES-BENZ GLE

2.1L · Diesel · Silver

First Used
Jul 2017
MOT Expiry
02 Dec 2026
Tax Status
Color
Silver
Check History & Specs
DR53ADS
TaxedMOT Valid

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2.0L · DIESEL · BLUE

First Used
Jul 2007
MOT Expiry
13 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Color
BLUE
Check History & Specs
DR53AJV
TaxedMOT Expired

POLESTAR POLESTAR 2 PLUS EV RWD

ELECTRICITY · BLACK

First Used
Jul 2024
MOT Expiry
Tax Status
Taxed
Color
BLACK
Check History & Specs
DR53AMD
TaxedMOT Valid

VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK

2.0L · DIESEL · SILVER

First Used
Sep 2014
MOT Expiry
10 Oct 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Color
SILVER
Check History & Specs
DR53AMR
TaxedMOT Valid

MINI COOPER S

1.5L · Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Silver

First Used
Jan 2023
MOT Expiry
25 Jan 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Color
Silver
Check History & Specs
DR53AMS
TaxedMOT Valid

MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER

2.1L · DIESEL · WHITE

First Used
Jun 2013
MOT Expiry
14 Feb 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Color
WHITE
Check History & Specs
DR53AMZ
TaxedMOT Valid

SMART FORTWO COUPE

0.7L · PETROL · SILVER

First Used
Jun 2006
MOT Expiry
04 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Color
SILVER
Check History & Specs
DR53ANG
TaxedMOT Valid

AUDI Q7

3.0L · DIESEL · GREY

First Used
Mar 2019
MOT Expiry
28 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Color
GREY
Check History & Specs
DR53ARR
TaxedMOT Valid

BMW X5

3.0L · Diesel · Blue

First Used
Mar 2008
MOT Expiry
01 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Color
Blue
Check History & Specs
DR53ASD
TaxedMOT Valid

MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class

4.7L · PETROL · SILVER

First Used
Mar 2014
MOT Expiry
16 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Color
SILVER
Check History & Specs
DR53ATC
TaxedMOT Expired

TOYOTA RAV4 GR SPORT PHEV AUTO

2.5L · HYBRID ELECTRIC · WHITE

First Used
Aug 2025
MOT Expiry
Tax Status
Taxed
Color
WHITE
Check History & Specs

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Frequently Asked Questions about DR53A Plates

Where was the DR53A number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with DR53A were assigned to the Shrewsbury covering Shrewsbury, West Midlands. The first two letters (DR) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is DR53A?

The DR53A age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a DR53A vehicle?

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