Where was the HP53B number plate registered?

Vehicles with the HP53B prefix were first registered in Portsmouth, South East through official DVLA regional allocation tag HP.

What year was a HP53B registration plate released?

The HP53B series was issued during September 2003 to February 2004.

What is the MOT pass rate for HP53B vehicles?

Vehicles in the HP53B cohort demonstrate an average historical MOT pass rate of 100% based on 10 recorded DVSA inspections.

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HP53B Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Portsmouth, South East during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix HP53B.

Area Office: Portsmouth (Portsmouth, South East)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 3 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 100%

Popular Makes

LAND ROVER 33.3% (1)

NISSAN 33.3% (1)

VAUXHALL 33.3% (1)

100%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 10 historical tests

Common Colors

Black1 vehicles

BROWN1 vehicles

SILVER1 vehicles

Active Plates in HP53B Series(3 of 3 displayed)

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HP53BEE

TaxedMOT Valid

LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · DIESEL · SILVER

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 26 Jan 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: SILVER

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HP53BEV

TaxedMOT Expired

VAUXHALL GRANDLAND ULTIMATE TRBO MHEV A

1.2L · HYBRID ELECTRIC · BROWN

First Used: Oct 2025
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: BROWN

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HP53BOO

TaxedMOT Valid

NISSAN QASHQAI

1.5L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Oct 2015
MOT Expiry: 01 Jul 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: Black

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for HP53B Makes

Explore common mechanical faults, MOT advisory trends, and recall notices for popular vehicles in this registration batch:

LAND ROVER Common Problems NISSAN Common Problems VAUXHALL Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about HP53B Plates

Where was the HP53B number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with HP53B were assigned to the Portsmouth covering Portsmouth, South East. The first two letters (HP) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is HP53B?

The HP53B age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a HP53B vehicle?

Click any registration in the plate list above to view the complete DVSA inspection history, advisory alerts, mileage progression, road tax status, and our AI mechanical risk evaluation.