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SB53L Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Glasgow, Scotland during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix SB53L.

Area Office: Glasgow (Glasgow, Scotland)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 48 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 66%

Popular Makes

FORD 39.6% (19)

NISSAN 25% (12)

BMW 10.4% (5)

66%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 153 historical tests

Common Colors

Silver14 vehicles

Blue13 vehicles

Black5 vehicles

Active Plates in SB53L Series(48 of 48 displayed)

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BMW 520

2.2L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 16 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Sep 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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BMW 316

1.8L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.0L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Dec 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 12 Jan 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Yellow

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 24 Feb 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Yellow

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MINI MINI

1.4L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 27 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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NISSAN ALMERA

1.5L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 23 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FIESTA

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 29 Aug 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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NISSAN ALMERA

1.5L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 20 Feb 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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NISSAN ALMERA

1.5L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 07 Feb 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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FORD RANGER

2.5L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 26 Sep 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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FORD FOCUS

1.6L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 06 Aug 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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VAUXHALL INSIGNIA

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used: Jun 2014
MOT Expiry: 02 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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UntaxedMOT Expired

NISSAN

1.5L · PETROL · BLUE

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 03 Nov 2016
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: BLUE

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AUDI TT

2.0L · Petrol · White

First Used: May 2010
MOT Expiry: 23 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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VAUXHALL INSIGNIA SE CDTI

2.0L · DIESEL · WHITE

First Used: Aug 2013
MOT Expiry: 21 May 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: WHITE

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MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 URBAN ED D MHEV 4M A

Electric Diesel · Silver

First Used: Sep 2025
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD TRANSIT

2.4L · Diesel · White

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 24 Jun 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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NISSAN ALMERA

1.5L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 25 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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PEUGEOT PARTNER

2.0L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 25 Aug 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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NISSAN ALMERA

1.5L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 28 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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NISSAN ALMERA

1.5L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 12 Jan 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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BMW M340D XDRIVE MHEV AUTO

Electric Diesel · Black

First Used: Dec 2023
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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NISSAN ALMERA

1.5L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 17 Jan 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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NISSAN ALMERA

1.5L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 24 Jul 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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NISSAN ALMERA

1.5L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 02 Sep 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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NISSAN ALMERA

1.5L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Sep 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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JAGUAR X-TYPE

2.0L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 02 Nov 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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NISSAN ALMERA

1.5L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Oct 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FORD FUSION

1.4L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 01 Oct 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 04 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 20 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 28 Nov 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FUSION

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 11 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FOCUS

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 20 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FUSION

1.4L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 09 Jun 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 26 Feb 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 27 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 24 Feb 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 26 May 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 15 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 16 Jan 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 19 Jan 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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RENAULT TRAFIC

1.9L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 Jun 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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SUBARU FORESTER

2.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 04 Mar 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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SUBARU IMPREZA

2.0L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 12 Jul 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SB53L Makes

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

FORD Common Problems NISSAN Common Problems BMW Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SB53L Plates

Where was the SB53L number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SB53L were assigned to the Glasgow covering Glasgow, Scotland. The first two letters (SB) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is SB53L?

The SB53L age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a SB53L vehicle?

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