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SL53R Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Edinburgh, Scotland during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix SL53R.

Area Office: Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 45 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 72.6%

Popular Makes

SUBARU 17.8% (8)

MERCEDES-BENZ 17.8% (8)

VOLKSWAGEN 15.6% (7)

72.6%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 175 historical tests

Common Colors

Silver13 vehicles

Blue6 vehicles

Black6 vehicles

Active Plates in SL53R Series(45 of 45 displayed)

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ADRIA DUCATO

2.3L · DIESEL · SILVER

First Used: Apr 2019
MOT Expiry: 16 Jun 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: SILVER

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MERCEDES-BENZ SL

5.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 04 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MERCEDES-BENZ SL

3.5L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Mar 2011
MOT Expiry: 20 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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TOYOTA AYGO X JBL SPECIAL ED VVT-I

Petrol · Silver

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

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HONDA JAZZ

1.3L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 17 Aug 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MERCEDES-BENZ SL

5.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 21 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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HONDA JAZZ

1.3L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 30 Oct 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MERCEDES-BENZ SL

3.7L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 13 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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HONDA CIVIC

1.4L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 21 Oct 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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UntaxedMOT Valid

SUBARU FORESTER

2.0L · PETROL · SILVER

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 02 Nov 2026
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: SILVER

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UntaxedMOT Valid

SUBARU FORESTER

2.0L · PETROL · GREEN

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 01 Jun 2027
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: GREEN

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NISSAN D22

2.5L · Diesel · Orange

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 24 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Orange

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SUBARU IMPREZA

2.0L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 05 Mar 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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SUBARU IMPREZA

2.0L · Petrol · Grey

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

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SUBARU IMPREZA

2.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 22 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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SUBARU IMPREZA

2.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 25 Aug 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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SUBARU IMPREZA

2.0L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 04 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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SUBARU IMPREZA

2.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 Dec 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL ANTARA

2.2L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Mar 2013
MOT Expiry: 24 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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AUDI A6

1.9L · Diesel · Grey

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

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AUDI TT

1.8L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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AUDI A3

2.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 17 Jun 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN BORA

1.9L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS

1.4L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 19 Dec 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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VOLKSWAGEN BORA

1.9L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 27 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN BORA

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 23 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN BORA

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 07 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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AUDI A3

1.6L · Diesel · White

First Used: Nov 2013
MOT Expiry: 25 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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VOLKSWAGEN BORA

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Nov 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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CITROEN XSARA

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 May 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

1.9L · Diesel · Blue

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

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VOLVO XC60

2.0L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Feb 2018
MOT Expiry: 17 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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MERCEDES-BENZ SLK

3.2L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 24 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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MERCEDES-BENZ C

1.8L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 11 Jul 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.0L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.0L · Petrol · Silver

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

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HONDA CIVIC

1.6L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 26 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.0L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 16 Aug 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

2.0L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 19 Feb 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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MERCEDES-BENZ E

2.7L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 28 Mar 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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TOYOTA LAND CRUISER

3.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 25 Nov 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Red

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

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.0L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Sep 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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CITROEN C5

2.0L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 04 May 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.0L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Dec 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SL53R Makes

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

SUBARU Common Problems MERCEDES-BENZ Common Problems VOLKSWAGEN Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SL53R Plates

Where was the SL53R number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SL53R 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 SL53R?

The SL53R age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a SL53R vehicle?

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