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LJ51 LYD

2001 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

69,255 mi
Last recorded69,255 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph32,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 LYD
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 69,255 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 69,251 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 67,534 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 66,510 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 64,247 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 63,645 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 63,147 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 60,211 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 58,012 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 56,668 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 55,337 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 53,365 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 49,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,331 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 41,899 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 39,974 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Sep 2009 35,583 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 35,570 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,676 miles

All tyres close to limit.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 28,341 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,113 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 21,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Seraph?

Based on 6,011 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
955
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pipe excessively corroded 45
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 30
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LJ51 LYD is a 2001 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

Across all 2001 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 32,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Seraph fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 LYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Seraph typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Seraph is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ51 LYD registered?

LJ51 LYD is a 2001 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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