Rolls Royce Dawn Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Rolls Royce Dawn reliable? We analysed 2,962 real MOT tests across 569 vehicles to find out.
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The Rolls Royce Dawn is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rolls Royce Dawn.
Rolls Royce Dawn Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Rolls Royce Dawn. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Rolls Royce Dawn MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Rolls Royce Dawn to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Rolls Royce Dawn Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Rolls Royce Dawn models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Rolls Royce Dawn Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Rolls Royce Dawn owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Rolls Royce Dawn MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Rolls Royce Dawn year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 50 | 100.0% | 6,056 | 7,876 | 13,092 |
| 2020 | 135 | 94.1% | 4,088 | 7,354 | 12,690 |
| 2019 | 288 | 93.1% | 7,696 | 12,560 | 17,870 |
| 2018 | 668 | 92.7% | 7,234 | 12,245 | 19,710 |
| 2017 | 826 | 95.9% | 8,492 | 14,138 | 22,665 |
| 2016 | 938 | 94.3% | 8,601 | 14,724 | 23,490 |
How Long Does a Rolls Royce Dawn Last?
Based on 569 Rolls Royce Dawn vehicles on UK roads.
Rolls Royce Dawn Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Rolls Royce Dawn MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Rolls Royce Dawn
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
100.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests
92.7% MOT pass rate from 668 tests
The best year to buy a used Rolls Royce Dawn is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 100.0% across 50 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Rolls Royce Dawn Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolls Royce Dawn THIS CAR | 94.4% | 2,962 | 13,219 mi | 10 yrs |
| Rolls Royce Silver Spirit | 79.1% | 34,506 | 71,622 mi | 47 yrs |
| Rolls Royce Silver Shadow | 80.3% | 16,278 | 62,466 mi | 59 yrs |
| Rolls Royce Phantom | 93.4% | 14,291 | 29,293 mi | 55 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 4MATIC Auto | 88% | 943 | 28,984 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit (79.1% pass rate) and the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow (80.3% pass rate), the Rolls Royce Dawn outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Rolls Royce Dawn has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.4% across 2,962 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Rolls Royce Dawn with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Rolls Royce Dawn owner drives around 1,627 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Rolls Royce Dawn models stay on UK roads for around 10 years. If you're buying one that's already well within that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.