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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Gold · Petrol · 1979 · 6,750 cc

LFX 312MOT history

LFX 312 is a gold petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow first used on 12 Mar 1979. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 79,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,517 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LFX 312
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Silver Shadow
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1979
First used
12 Mar 1979
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LFX 312 was last recorded at 79,517 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,596 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
921 miles
Average per year
965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,517 miles
  • 2025 – 78,596 miles
  • 2024 – 77,494 miles
  • 2023 – 75,858 miles
  • 2022 – 73,326 miles
  • 2021 – 70,494 miles
  • 2020 – 69,870 miles
  • 2019 – 68,899 miles
  • 2018 – 68,515 miles
  • 2016 – 68,025 miles
  • 2015 – 67,589 miles
  • 2014 – 66,608 miles
  • 2013 – 65,025 miles
  • 2012 – 64,991 miles
  • 2011 – 63,752 miles
  • 2010 – 62,870 miles
  • 2009 – 61,938 miles
  • 2008 – 61,121 miles
  • 2007 – 60,555 miles
  • 2006 – 60,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,517 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,517 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,517 miles
    Test number
    691947672632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,596 miles (+1,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    78,596 miles
    Test number
    155969889518
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass77,494 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,494 miles
    Test number
    971589288032
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Fail77,494 miles (+1,636)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,494 miles
    Test number
    167279844581
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass75,858 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,858 miles
    Test number
    856774038633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,326 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    73,326 miles
    Test number
    774190379799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,242 miles (+2,748)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,242 miles
    Test number
    304032851400
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  8. Pass70,494 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    70,494 miles
    Test number
    321974212193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,870 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    69,870 miles
    Test number
    360432725992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    68,899 miles
    Test number
    248856132061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,899 miles (+384)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,899 miles
    Test number
    257912927185
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass68,515 miles (+490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,515 miles
    Test number
    812816030876
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass68,025 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,025 miles
    Test number
    243555529668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail68,025 miles (+436)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,025 miles
    Test number
    182997849700
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass67,589 miles (+981)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,589 miles
    Test number
    518508195189
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass66,608 miles (+1,583)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,608 miles
    Test number
    609731174125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass65,025 miles (+34)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,025 miles
    Test number
    247692863496
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass64,991 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,991 miles
    Test number
    365366262139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,752 miles (+882)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,752 miles
    Test number
    146786661144
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail62,870 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,870 miles
    Test number
    250392060191
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass62,870 miles (+932)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,870 miles
    Test number
    544092760175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,938 miles (+817)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,938 miles
    Test number
    954419069135
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass61,121 miles (+566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    61,121 miles
    Test number
    414046878134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass60,555 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    60,555 miles
    Test number
    544326877192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    60,186 miles
    Test number
    582648976139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LFX 312

What vehicle is registration LFX 312 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LFX 312 on a gold petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow first used on 12 Mar 1979. 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 LFX 312 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LFX 312 is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LFX 312?
The MOT on LFX 312 is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LFX 312 done?
LFX 312 was recorded at 79,517 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 965 miles a year.
Has LFX 312 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LFX 312 has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LFX 312 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 LFX 312 find?
LFX 312 passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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