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SM53L Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Edinburgh, Scotland during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix SM53L.

Area Office: Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 75 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 73.8%

Popular Makes

BMW 20% (15)

TOYOTA 14.7% (11)

MINI 10.7% (8)

73.8%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 248 historical tests

Common Colors

Silver23 vehicles

Blue14 vehicles

Black10 vehicles

Active Plates in SM53L Series(75 of 75 displayed)

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CITROEN BERLINGO

1.6L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Jun 2014
MOT Expiry: 04 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 20 Dec 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

3.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 20 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG

2.5L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 03 Sep 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 15 Sep 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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SKODA FABIA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Jul 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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SKODA FABIA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 14 Sep 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD RANGER

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used: Mar 2021
MOT Expiry: 22 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD TRANSIT

2.2L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Aug 2015
MOT Expiry: 30 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 300LIMITD EBLUE

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Nov 2021
MOT Expiry: 19 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 AMG LINE PREM D 4M A

1.9L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Mar 2020
MOT Expiry: 08 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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BMW 316

1.8L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 30 Jun 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Oct 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Yellow

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Yellow

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BMW X5

2.9L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 16 Feb 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 07 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Oct 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MERCEDES SPRINTER

2.2L · DIESEL · WHITE

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 14 Nov 2010
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: WHITE

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PEUGEOT 2008

1.2L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Nov 2017
MOT Expiry: 16 Nov 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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SUZUKI JIMNY

1.3L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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SUZUKI WAGON-R+

1.3L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 27 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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SUZUKI WAGON-R+

1.3L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 02 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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PORSCHE CAYMAN

3.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Apr 2005
MOT Expiry: 12 Sep 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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CITROEN BERLINGO

1.9L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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RENAULT SCENIC

1.6L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Feb 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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FORD FIESTA

1.6L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2015
MOT Expiry: 16 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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RENAULT CLIO

1.1L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 09 Oct 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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VAUXHALL ASTRA

1.8L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Aug 2008
MOT Expiry: 28 Aug 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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BMW M3

3.2L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 15 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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FORD PUMA ST-LINE X MHEV AUTO

1.0L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Mar 2022
MOT Expiry: 02 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 25 Feb 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.5L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 25 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC

1.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Mar 2018
MOT Expiry: 30 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 14 Oct 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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BMW 316

1.8L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 17 Feb 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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BMW X5

4.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 29 Mar 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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BMW M3

3.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 02 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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BMW 3 SERIES

3.0L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 17 Apr 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Yellow

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 07 Oct 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Yellow

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BMW 525

2.5L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 04 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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BMW 316

1.8L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 16 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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BMW Z4

3.0L · PETROL · BLACK

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 31 Jan 2021
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: BLACK

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HYUNDAI I20 CLASSIC

1.2L · Other · BLACK

First Used: Sep 2012
MOT Expiry: 30 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: BLACK

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.0L · Petrol · Grey

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

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 30 Aug 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · White

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 14 Nov 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 17 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 23 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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SKODA FABIA

1.2L · Petrol · Red

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

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SKODA FABIA

1.2L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 01 Oct 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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SKODA FABIA

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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SKODA FABIA

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 07 Sep 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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TOYOTA YARIS

1.0L · Petrol · Silver

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

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TOYOTA COROLLA

1.4L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 10 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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VOLVO XC70

2.4L · Diesel · Gold

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 02 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Gold

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FORD TOURNEO CUSTOM 320 TI EBLUE A

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: May 2022
MOT Expiry: 12 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLVO XC90

2.4L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 May 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLVO XC90

2.4L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 15 May 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLVO XC90

2.4L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 02 Aug 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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NISSAN ALMERA

1.5L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 01 Nov 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 12 Oct 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VAUXHALL ASTRA

2.2L · Petrol · Silver

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

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.2L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 17 Jan 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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TOYOTA RAV4

2.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 27 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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TOYOTA COROLLA

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 27 Jan 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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TOYOTA RAV4

2.0L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 11 Feb 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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TOYOTA AVENSIS

1.8L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Jan 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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TOYOTA COROLLA

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 01 Aug 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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TOYOTA COROLLA

2.0L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 10 Jul 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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TOYOTA YARIS

1.4L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 30 Nov 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC LIFE TSI S-A

Petrol · Grey

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

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TOYOTA COROLLA

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 24 Feb 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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TOYOTA AVENSIS

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

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

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PEUGEOT 206

1.4L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 08 May 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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RENAULT CLIO

1.5L · Diesel · Silver

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

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SM53L Makes

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

BMW Common Problems TOYOTA Common Problems MINI Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SM53L Plates

Where was the SM53L number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SM53L 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 SM53L?

The SM53L age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a SM53L 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.