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MR53 LYA

2005 Rolls Royce Phantom

Blue Petrol 6749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,151 mi
Last recorded45,151 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rolls Royce Phantom41,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 LYA
MakeRolls Royce
ModelPhantom
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,749cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 45,151 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 45,045 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 44,893 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 44,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 43,285 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 42,511 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 42,226 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 42,060 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 42,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,438 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,018 miles

near side front tyre wearing badly on inner and outer edges

off side front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,436 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,317 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,004 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Phantom?

Based on 14,291 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,625
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 73
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 29
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MR53 LYA is a 2005 Rolls Royce Phantom in Blue with a 6,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Rolls Royce Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 41,681 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Phantom fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MR53 LYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Phantom typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 21 years old, this Rolls Royce Phantom is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MR53 LYA registered?

MR53 LYA is a 2005 Rolls Royce Phantom, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MR53 LYA safe to buy?

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