Standard 2D
Flat printed characters on a reflective acrylic face. Clean, classic, durable.
From£12.99Customise
Rogue Automotive
Replacement Number Plates. Built Your Way.
Customise your number plates, choose your style and preview your design in real time before ordering.
Live 3D previewFive plate stylesPrice shown as you build
- Premium materialsAcrylic faces with high-quality reflective sheeting
- Precision-cut letteringClean, crisp edges on gel and 4D characters
- Secure packagingPacked flat and protected for the journey
- Clear UK deliveryTracked delivery, free over £40.00
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Short Plates
Shortened plates sized to your registration, with a clear legality check.
From£15.99Customise
How it works
Enter your reg
Type your registration and see it on a plate straight away, spaced correctly for its format.
Choose your style
Pick standard, 3D gel, 4D acrylic, short or hex, then set the size, border and identifier.
Check it in 3D
Rotate and zoom a real 3D model. We flag anything that would make the plate a show plate.
Order online
Pay securely. For road-legal plates, upload your V5C and ID so we can make them.
Why choose Rogue Automotive
See exactly what you get
Our builder renders your plate in real 3D – raised gel, laser-cut 4D characters, borders and all – so there are no surprises.
Honest about legality
The builder checks character size, margins and plate width as you go and clearly labels anything that can only be a show plate.
Transparent pricing
Every upgrade and accessory is itemised. The price you see in the builder is the price you pay at checkout.
Straight-talking support
Not sure about sizes, spacing or what's road legal? Email hello@rogueautomotive.co.uk and a real person will help.
Fitting made easy
Add sticky pads or a screw fixing kit with matching caps, so you have everything you need to fit your plates.
Real support
Questions about sizes, styles or documents? Email us and a real person who knows plates will reply.
What customers say
Road legal or show plate?
UK road-legal plates must use the prescribed font and character sizes, keep minimum margins, use a white front and yellow rear, and be made by a registered supplier who has checked your documents.
Short and custom plates are only road legal if your registration still fits at full size. Our builder works that out for you and tells you clearly if a design is a show plate.
Read the road legal guideGuides & advice
All guides →How to Fit Number Plates – Sticky Pads vs Screws
A step-by-step guide to fitting replacement number plates with sticky pads or screws, including how to remove old plates and avoid common mistakes.
Read the guide →UK Number Plate Rules Explained – Font, Spacing, Colours and BS AU 145e
A plain-English guide to the UK number plate rules – the Charles Wright font, character sizes and spacing, colours, borders, flags and the BS AU 145e standard.
Read the guide →What Documents Do You Need to Buy Number Plates?
UK law requires number plate suppliers to check your identity and your entitlement to the registration. Here's which documents count and why we ask for them.
Read the guide →Frequently asked questions
Are your number plates road legal?
A plate is only road legal if it meets the DVLA display rules (font, character size and spacing, margins, colours) and the British Standard, and is supplied by a DVLA-registered number plate supplier after checking your entitlement and ID. Our builder labels every design as either a road-legal layout or a show plate, and we only make road-legal plates once your documents are verified.
What documents do I need?
For road-legal plates you'll need proof of entitlement to the registration (usually your V5C logbook, or a V750/V778 certificate) and photo ID such as a driving licence or passport. You upload these securely at checkout. Show plates don't need documents.
What's the difference between 3D gel and 4D plates?
3D gel plates have printed characters topped with a clear domed resin that gives a glossy, raised look. 4D plates use individually laser-cut acrylic characters bonded to the plate, available in 3mm or 5mm, for sharper edges and deeper shadows.
Can I have a short number plate?
Yes – if your registration fits at full legal character size with the required margins. Shorter registrations often do; a full current-style registration needs around 460mm. If it won't fit, the builder will tell you and the plate can only be made as a show plate.
How long does delivery take?
Plates are made to order and sent by Royal Mail tracked delivery. Delivery is free on plate orders over £40.00. Road-legal plates are made once your documents are verified. See delivery & returns for details.
Can I add a UK flag?
Yes. You can add the UK national identifier with the Union flag. It sits on the left of the plate and needs extra width, which the builder accounts for automatically.
Ready to build your plates?
Enter your reg, pick a style and see it in 3D in seconds.