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LJ53 SYY

2003 Rolls Royce Phantom

Blue Petrol 6749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

9,370 mi
Last recorded9,370 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rolls Royce Phantom46,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 SYY
MakeRolls Royce
ModelPhantom
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 9,370 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 7,048 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 6,369 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 5,239 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 5,209 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 5,092 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 5,052 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 4,639 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 4,279 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 3,889 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 3,580 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 3,579 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 3,548 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 3,113 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 3,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 3,025 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 2,875 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 2,484 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 2,417 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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LJ53 SYY is a 2003 Rolls Royce Phantom in Blue with a 6,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2003 Rolls Royce Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.3% with a typical mileage of 46,839 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ53 SYY, 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 23 years old, this Rolls Royce Phantom is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ53 SYY registered?

LJ53 SYY is a 2003 Rolls Royce Phantom, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ53 SYY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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