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SL53D Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Edinburgh, Scotland during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix SL53D.

Area Office: Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 55 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 74.6%

Popular Makes

LAND ROVER 32.7% (18)

VOLKSWAGEN 20% (11)

NISSAN 12.7% (7)

74.6%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 189 historical tests

Common Colors

Blue12 vehicles

Black8 vehicles

Red7 vehicles

Active Plates in SL53D Series(55 of 55 displayed)

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SEAT ATECA SE TECHNOLOGY TSI EVO SA

1.5L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Aug 2021
MOT Expiry: 24 Jun 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 01 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

2.5L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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RENAULT KANGOO

1.6L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Oct 2007
MOT Expiry: 18 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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JAGUAR XF

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used: Dec 2018
MOT Expiry: 17 Jul 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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NISSAN PRIMERA

1.8L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 30 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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NISSAN MICRA

1.4L · Petrol · Gold

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Sep 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Gold

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NISSAN MICRA

1.5L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 11 Sep 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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BMW 3 SERIES

3.0L · PETROL · SILVER

First Used: Mar 2007
MOT Expiry: 07 Jun 2027
Tax Status: SORN
Color: SILVER

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MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 AMG LINE MHEV 4MATIC A

Hybrid Electric (Clean) · White

First Used: Sep 2024
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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NISSAN NAVARA

2.5L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 29 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLVO XC60

2.4L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Sep 2009
MOT Expiry: 20 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS

2.0L · Petrol · White

First Used: Sep 2017
MOT Expiry: 09 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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NISSAN MICRA

1.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 15 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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NISSAN MICRA

1.0L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 10 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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UntaxedMOT Expired

NISSAN ALMERA

1.5L · PETROL · SILVER

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 04 Sep 2025
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: SILVER

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HYUNDAI KONA ULTIMATE GDI HEV S-A

1.6L · Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Blue

First Used: Mar 2021
MOT Expiry: 30 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

2.5L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 01 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

2.5L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 19 Dec 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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HYUNDAI KONA ULTIMATE EV

Electric · White

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

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TaxedMOT Expired

VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

2.5L · DIESEL · BLUE

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Jun 2026
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: BLUE

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VOLKSWAGEN LT

2.5L · Diesel · White

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 15 Sep 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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BMW IX XDRIVE40 M SPORT

Electric · Blue

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

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VOLKSWAGEN CADDY

1.9L · Diesel · White

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 25 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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MITSUBISHI SHOGUN

3.2L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 04 Feb 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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MITSUBISHI SHOGUN

3.2L · Diesel · Blue

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

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SKODA YETI

1.2L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Aug 2016
MOT Expiry: 17 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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UntaxedMOT Expired

MITSUBISHI L200 DOUBLE CAB

2.5L · DIESEL · SILVER

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 15 Nov 2023
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: SILVER

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LAND ROVER FREELANDER

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 16 Jan 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

2.5L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 10 Sep 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 15 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 10 Oct 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

2.5L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 25 Apr 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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UntaxedMOT Valid

LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · DIESEL · GREEN

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Sep 2026
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: GREEN

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 01 Apr 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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LAND ROVER FREELANDER

2.0L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 20 Oct 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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SORNMOT Expired

VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

1.9L · DIESEL · WHITE

First Used: Nov 2004
MOT Expiry: 17 Aug 2026
Tax Status: SORN
Color: WHITE

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LAND ROVER FREELANDER

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 29 Jan 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 21 Aug 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 May 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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LAND ROVER FREELANDER

2.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Nov 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

2.5L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 04 Apr 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

2.5L · Diesel · Gold

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 May 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Gold

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SUBARU FORESTER

2.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 05 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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SORNMOT Expired

SUBARU IMPREZA

2.0L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 14 Sep 2020
Tax Status: SORN
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R-LINE TSI

1.5L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Apr 2021
MOT Expiry: 09 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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MG ZR

2.0L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 29 Sep 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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ROVER 75

2.0L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 05 Jul 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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MG TF

1.8L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 30 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 19 Sep 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.2L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 25 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

3.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 21 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 05 Jan 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SL53D Makes

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

LAND ROVER Common Problems VOLKSWAGEN Common Problems NISSAN Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SL53D Plates

Where was the SL53D number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SL53D were assigned to the Edinburgh covering Edinburgh, Scotland. The first two letters (SL) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is SL53D?

The SL53D age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a SL53D 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.