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SM52L Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Edinburgh, Scotland during September 2002 to February 2003 with registration prefix SM52L.

Area Office: Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Release Period: September 2002 to February 2003
Tracked in Batch: 49 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 70.6%

Popular Makes

LAND ROVER 44.9% (22)

TOYOTA 10.2% (5)

VOLKSWAGEN 10.2% (5)

70.6%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 170 historical tests

Common Colors

Silver13 vehicles

Blue11 vehicles

Green8 vehicles

Active Plates in SM52L Series(49 of 49 displayed)

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FORD C-MAX

1.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Apr 2013
MOT Expiry: 16 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.6L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Mar 2013
MOT Expiry: 27 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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AUDI A1 SPORT TDI

1.6L · Diesel · WHITE

First Used: May 2016
MOT Expiry: 21 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: WHITE

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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

2.5L · Diesel · White

First Used: Dec 2002
MOT Expiry: 18 Oct 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

2.5L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Nov 2002
MOT Expiry: 18 Jul 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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LAND ROVER R ROVER EVOQUE DYN SE PHEV A

Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Silver

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

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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

2.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Mar 2017
MOT Expiry: 07 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.2L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Oct 2006
MOT Expiry: 05 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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ISUZU D-MAX V-CROSS AUTO

1.9L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Jul 2023
MOT Expiry: 07 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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TOYOTA COROLLA

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Apr 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2002
MOT Expiry: 06 Jan 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MERCEDES-BENZ SL

5.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2003
MOT Expiry: 28 Nov 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2002
MOT Expiry: 04 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Dec 2002
MOT Expiry: 16 Dec 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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HONDA JAZZ

1.3L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 Jun 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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RENAULT CLIO

1.1L · Petrol · White

First Used: Jan 2003
MOT Expiry: 19 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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RENAULT CLIO

1.1L · Petrol · Yellow

First Used: Dec 2002
MOT Expiry: 12 Aug 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Yellow

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RENAULT CLIO

1.5L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Feb 2003
MOT Expiry: 07 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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RENAULT CLIO

1.1L · Petrol · Silver

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

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MERCEDES-BENZ SLK

1.8L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2007
MOT Expiry: 23 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD KA

1.2L · Petrol · White

First Used: Mar 2011
MOT Expiry: 11 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Oct 2002
MOT Expiry: 29 Jun 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.2L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Nov 2002
MOT Expiry: 07 Oct 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VAUXHALL VECTRA

1.8L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2002
MOT Expiry: 29 May 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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CITROEN SAXO

1.1L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2002
MOT Expiry: 30 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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TOYOTA YARIS

1.0L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Oct 2002
MOT Expiry: 18 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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TOYOTA YARIS

1.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2002
MOT Expiry: 23 Jun 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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TOYOTA RAV4

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Nov 2002
MOT Expiry: 13 Dec 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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TOYOTA MR2

1.8L · PETROL · BLUE

First Used: Nov 2002
MOT Expiry: 18 Aug 2026
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: BLUE

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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

2.5L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Nov 2002
MOT Expiry: 22 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Nov 2002
MOT Expiry: 05 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Purple

First Used: Nov 2002
MOT Expiry: 22 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Purple

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Dec 2002
MOT Expiry: 27 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Dec 2002
MOT Expiry: 06 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Nov 2002
MOT Expiry: 01 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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LAND ROVER FREELANDER

2.0L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Nov 2002
MOT Expiry: 04 Jan 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Dec 2002
MOT Expiry: 25 Apr 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Dec 2002
MOT Expiry: 01 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

2.5L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Jan 2003
MOT Expiry: 21 Apr 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

2.5L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Dec 2002
MOT Expiry: 27 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Dec 2002
MOT Expiry: 14 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

2.5L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Dec 2002
MOT Expiry: 25 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

2.5L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Dec 2002
MOT Expiry: 08 Oct 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

4.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Dec 2002
MOT Expiry: 19 Dec 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Jan 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Nov 2002
MOT Expiry: 27 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

2.5L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Jan 2003
MOT Expiry: 24 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Jan 2003
MOT Expiry: 07 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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LAND ROVER FREELANDER

1.8L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Feb 2003
MOT Expiry: 20 Nov 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SM52L Makes

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

LAND ROVER Common Problems TOYOTA Common Problems VOLKSWAGEN Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SM52L Plates

Where was the SM52L number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SM52L were assigned to the Edinburgh covering Edinburgh, Scotland. The first two letters (SM) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is SM52L?

The SM52L age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2002 to February 2003.

How can I check the MOT history of a SM52L 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.