Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
Brown · Petrol · 1978 · 6,750 cc
53 ELMOT history
53 EL is a brown petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow first used on 14 Feb 1983. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 64,009 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 64,009 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 226 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 53 EL
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Rolls-Royce
- Model
- Silver Shadow
- Colour
- Brown
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 6,750 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1978
- First used
- 14 Feb 1983
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
53 EL was last recorded at 64,009 miles on 1 Aug 2022, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 63,949 miles · 22 Aug 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 60 miles
- Average per year
- 226 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 64,009 miles
- 2019 – 63,949 miles
- 2017 – 63,899 miles
- 2015 – 63,514 miles
- 2014 – 62,291 miles
- 2013 – 62,108 miles
- 2012 – 61,735 miles
- 2011 – 61,578 miles
- 2010 – 61,229 miles
- 2009 – 60,888 miles
- 2008 – 60,786 miles
- 2007 – 60,593 miles
- 2006 – 60,302 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass64,009 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,009 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 64,009 miles
- Test number
- 808584603585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,949 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 63,949 miles
- Test number
- 528240689570
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle is heavily under-sealed - unable to check all components thoroughly
Fail63,949 miles (+50)1 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,949 miles
- Test number
- 197367195259
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both inner sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,899 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 63,899 miles
- Test number
- 765780640964
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnable to inspect some components thoroughly due to heavily undersealed
Fail63,899 miles (+385)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,899 miles
- Test number
- 421712700918
- FailureNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal Rack area (2.3.3b)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBoot not closing
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Wiper blade torn
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass63,514 miles (+1,223)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2016
- Odometer
- 63,514 miles
- Test number
- 347061245152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,291 miles (+183)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 62,291 miles
- Test number
- 168098624194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,108 miles (+373)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 62,108 miles
- Test number
- 765906763001
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Pass61,735 miles (+157)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 61,735 miles
- Test number
- 118658962064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,578 miles (+349)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 61,578 miles
- Test number
- 929335351042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,229 miles (+66)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 61,229 miles
- Test number
- 473443660005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,163 miles (+275)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,163 miles
- Test number
- 343202460066
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass60,888 miles (+102)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 60,888 miles
- Test number
- 734952169080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,786 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 60,786 miles
- Test number
- 321255668068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,746 miles (+153)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,746 miles
- Test number
- 391989358054
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass60,593 miles (+291)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 60,593 miles
- Test number
- 453214867008
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass60,302 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 60,302 miles
- Test number
- 840951366044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,302 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,302 miles
- Test number
- 414211466050
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBrake pipes getting corroded. †Brake flexi hoses feel soft.
Questions about 53 EL
- What vehicle is registration 53 EL currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 53 EL on a brown petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow first used on 14 Feb 1983. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 53 EL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 53 EL expired on 31 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 53 EL?
- The MOT on 53 EL expired on 31 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 53 EL done?
- 53 EL was recorded at 64,009 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2022, an average of 226 miles a year.
- Has 53 EL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 53 EL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2019.
- Has the mileage on 53 EL ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 53 EL find?
- 53 EL passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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