Ranked #234 car in the UK · SUV · 223 units sold last year
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the pinnacle of luxury SUVs - the first 4x4 in Rolls history, pairing a serene V12 with the brand's 'magic carpet' ride and a hand-crafted cabin beyond anything else on the road. Vast, hushed and commanding, it's a limousine that goes anywhere. As a used buy it offers the ultimate in SUV luxury for a fraction of its enormous new price - bought on impeccable history, with running and servicing costs to match the badge.
How these figures are sourced — the valuation is anchored to a researched used-market price for this model (AutoTrader median, 2023 at 30k miles). Reliability, mileage and variant data are real DVSA MOT records. Dimensions, tyre sizes and costs, servicing figures and the insurance group are segment-level estimates rather than sourced per car, and are being replaced model by model.
- Body
- SUV
- Years
- 2018–2026
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Economy
- 20 mpg
- Insurance
- Group 42
combined
The short version
Forecourt score
Value 93 · Reliability 92 · Insurance 9 · catalogue percentiles
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan holds its value well and is dearer to run than most. Its MOT-based reliability is excellent — an MOT score of 92/100, ahead of 100% of the cars we track. On three-year value retention it ranks better than 93% of models.
The Forecourt score blends how this car ranks against the catalogue on value retention, reliability and insurance cost (weighted 40/40/20) — the from-new ownership picture. Higher is better; running cost is not yet folded in.
Pick your version
Estimates are tuned to the version you choose.
Fuel
Petrol · 6749cc
Power
571 ps
Drivetrain
AWD
Cam drive
Chain
Quoted MPG
20 mpg
Volume Cullinan — 6.75 V12 twin-turbo, 571 PS, AWD. Rolls-Royce is petrol V12 only. The brand's first SUV.
Tell us about the one you're looking at
Tidy and well looked-after for its age — the typical car.
Remembered as you browse other cars.
Optional — fills in the exact year and ULEZ status for your specific car. The registration isn’t stored.
Estimated market value
How we got this number — click for the breakdown, or to challenge it.£189,050
Range £156,500 – £223,500
medium confidence
Past the steep drop — most of the depreciation is behind it.
At 17,181 miles it’s about the ~16,232 typical for a 3-year-old.
Seen one for sale?
A data-led guide from the depreciation curve, UK parc trend and reliability — not financial advice.
The depreciation curve
How a 2023-registration Rolls-Royce Cullinan loses value over time.
What it costs to own
Based on the 2023 car with 17,181 miles you entered above — worth about £189,050 today — here is the cost of owning it for the next 5 years, at roughly 5,727 miles a year.
5-year total
£80,131
Per year
£16,026
All-in per mile
£2.80
Fuel per mile
39.4p
Best age to buy — around 2 years
A 2-year-old example loses roughly £24,650 a year — 66% less than the £73,100 a one-year-old sheds. The steepest drop is behind it.
Uses current UK pump and home-charging prices (DESNZ weekly), typical-driver insurance and manufacturer service intervals. "Fuel per mile" is just the energy input — so an EV at ~9p and a diesel at ~22p make running-cost comparison direct. A guide; your own costs will vary.
How it compares
Where this car ranks against the 340 vehicles in our index — higher is better.
Percentile rank across our full index. A measure is shown only where the data spreads meaningfully across the index.
Estimated insurance
Group 42 of 50 (high — premium bracket) · Comprehensive · 3 years NCB
Indicative annual comprehensive premiums for this car, by driver age band and risk profile. Pick the combination closest to your circumstances.
Estimated annual premium · typical, age 33-39
£1,182/ year
Roughly £99 per month
Typical
Average UK driver — 3 years NCB, average postcode, no recent claims.| Age band | Lower risk | Typical | Higher risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 17-25 | £2,694 | £3,367 | £4,377 |
| Age 26-32 | £1,406 | £1,654 | £2,018 |
| Age 33-39Selected | £1,040 | £1,182 | £1,394 |
| Age 40-49 | £883 | £981 | £1,138 |
| Age 50+ | £787 | £874 | £1,032 |
How we estimate this
Indicative annual comprehensive premium estimates. The 'Typical' figure represents an average UK driver in each age band; Lower and Higher risk show the realistic spread driven by factors UK insurers legitimately price on (postcode, occupation, claims history, NCB, voluntary excess, modifications). Based on 10,000 miles/yr, £250 voluntary excess, and the no-claims bonus selected above. Always get individual quotes before buying.
Expected annual costs
Adjust the annual mileage to match how you'll actually use the car. Insurance is what you selected above (age 33-39, typical risk, 3 yrs NCB).
Routine service
£185
Annual main-dealer service
Major service
£210
Every 2 years, annualised
Road tax
£200
Standard rate, post year-one
Fuel
£2,258
20 mpg, £1.73/L
Insurance
£1,182
Age 33-39, group 42
Clean-air zones
⚠ Depends on variantBased on London ULEZ standards — Birmingham, Bath, Bristol, Sheffield, Glasgow and other UK clean-air zones generally follow the same rules.
Excludes depreciation and unscheduled repairs (see next section).
Unexpected costs
What out-of-warranty repairs typically run, by mileage band. Your selected mileage is highlighted.
0-30k miles
£80
per year · low risk
30-60k miles
£240
per year · low risk
60-100k miles
£520
per year · medium risk
100k+ miles
£900
per year · high risk
Tyres
215/65 R17 · 235/55 R18 · 235/50 R19
What a full set of four will cost you (including fit and balance), and which brand each tier of buyer should pick. A typical set lasts about 24,000 miles.
Budget
£400
set of 4, fitted · £85 per tyre
Mid-range
£580
set of 4, fitted · £130 per tyre
Premium
£840
set of 4, fitted · £195 per tyre
What to fit
Optional extras worth paying for
Factory options ranked by how much of their original cost they recover at resale. Anything above 70% return tends to make money back; below 40% is paying for your own enjoyment.
| Option | New cost | Added used value | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
Tow bar (factory-fit) Niche, but the buyers who want one will pay for it. | £650 | £450 | 69% |
Parking sensors & reversing camera Near-expected now — its absence costs more than its presence returns. | £500 | £300 | 60% |
Heated seats / cold-weather pack | £450 | £200 | 44% |
Metallic or premium paint Almost universal — an unusual colour is the bigger resale risk. | £600 | £200 | 33% |
Panoramic / opening roof | £1,100 | £350 | 32% |
Larger alloy wheels | £700 | £200 | 29% |
What fails at MOT
Recorded in DVSA MOT test data for this model, not owner reports. Ordered against 17,181 miles.
Watch now
Failure typically happens around your current mileage.
Upcoming
Typically happens at a higher mileage than yours.
Already due
Past its usual failure mileage. Either already fixed, or about to.
Tyres & wheelsUpcoming
Recorded in 4.8% of MOT tests 60k-100k miles — from 2,344 DVSA MOT tests analysed.
ElectricalUpcoming
Recorded in 0.8% of MOT tests 30k-60k miles — from 2,344 DVSA MOT tests analysed.
Lighting & signallingUpcoming
Recorded in 0.4% of MOT tests 30k-60k miles — from 2,344 DVSA MOT tests analysed.
Identification & otherUpcoming
Recorded in 0.4% of MOT tests 30k-60k miles — from 2,344 DVSA MOT tests analysed.
Seat belts & restraintsUpcoming
Recorded in 0.4% of MOT tests 30k-60k miles — from 2,344 DVSA MOT tests analysed.
Driver's viewUpcoming
Recorded in 0.4% of MOT tests 30k-60k miles — from 2,344 DVSA MOT tests analysed.
"Parts low/medium/high" indicates how easy the replacement part is to source — discontinued or specialist parts mean longer workshop time and bigger bills.
MOT outlook
How this model fares at its MOT as it ages — from 2,473 real DVSA test records.
MOT pass rate by age
A 3-year-old Cullinan passes its MOT 97% of the time; by 8 years that has slipped to 85.7%. The y-axis is zoomed to this model’s range so the trend is readable.
Longevity
Not enough older examples yet to gauge longevity.
Survival by registration year
Each point is one registration cohort. Older cars on the left, newer on the right. A flatter line means the model holds up over time; a steep drop means cohorts disappear from UK roads faster.
What fails at the first MOT
The defect categories a Cullinan registered 2018–2023 fails on at its first MOT, from 566 first tests. Every car here is the same age and the same generation, so these are the faults that show up first - not the wear a high-mileage older example collects.
- Tyres & wheels0.9%
- Brakes0.2%
- Emissions0.2%
- Lighting & signalling0.2%
- Seat belts & restraints0.2%
Share of first MOT tests recording at least one defect in that category. DVSA test-item categories, not parts: “Driver’s view” covers mirrors, wipers and glass.
Typical mileage by age
The average odometer reading for a Cullinan at MOT, by age — measured from the same DVSA records, not assumed. A useful yardstick for whether a given car has done more or fewer miles than its age suggests.
- 3 yr16,232
- 4 yr20,724
- 5 yr24,108
- 6 yr28,323
- 7 yr31,108
- 8 yr32,001
Mean recorded mileage at MOT by vehicle age, from DVSA test records. Ages below three are not shown: the first MOT is due at three years, so the few cars tested earlier are a self-selected minority rather than a representative sample. Ages with at least 10 tests shown.
Reliability
Excellent
First-MOT pass rate and defect rate for cars registered 2018 onward (566 first tests), with cohort survival — medium confidence.
MOT outlook · age 5 years
100th percentile — Among the best in the catalogue
Based on 235 MOT tests · ranked against 248 catalogue models with comparable data
Where this car sits in the catalogue
Pass-rate distribution across 248 catalogue models
Things owners say
- 01The V12 and air suspension deliver the famous 'magic carpet' ride - serenity is the whole point.
- 02Hand-built cabin and bespoke options abound - spec and provenance heavily influence value.
- 03Running, servicing and consumable costs are extreme; full Rolls-Royce history is essential.
Safety recalls
Manufacturers occasionally issue safety recalls to fix a fault free of charge. You can check whether the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, or your exact vehicle, has any outstanding recalls on the official DVSA service.
Check on GOV.UKOpens the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency recall checker. Choose the make, model and year of manufacture — no registration needed.
Theft risk
A general indicator from UK 2025 theft data and this car’s characteristics — not a prediction for any one vehicle.
Whole-car theft
Higher
Desirable SUVs like this are relay-theft targets — keyless entry can be exploited from the driveway in under a minute.
Parts theft
Around average
Parts-theft risk is around average — catalytic-converter theft is the main thing to be aware of on any petrol or diesel car.
Worth doing
- Keep keys in a Faraday pouch and away from the front door to block relay attacks.
- A visible steering lock is a cheap, strong deterrent on a frequently-targeted car.
Clean-air zones
Whether driving a Rolls-Royce Cullinan into a UK clean-air zone will cost you anything. Rules use the same Euro standard across most zones — petrol from 2006 and diesel from 2015 onwards are exempt; pure electric is always exempt.
Charging zones for cars
| City | Area | Daily charge | Likely outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | All of Greater London (within the M25) | £12.50 | Likely exempt Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4. |
| Birmingham | Inside the A4540 Middleway | £8.00 | Likely exempt Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4. |
| Bristol | City centre and part of the Portway | £9.00 | Likely exempt Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4. |
| Glasgow | City centre | — | Likely exempt Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4. |
| Edinburgh | City centre | — | Likely exempt Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4. |
| Aberdeen | City centre | — | Likely exempt Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4. |
| Dundee | City centre | — | Likely exempt Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4. |
Zones that don't charge private cars
- Bath — City centre (Private cars and motorbikes are not charged).
- Bradford — Outer ring road and the Aire Valley (Private cars are not charged).
- Sheffield — Inside the A61 inner ring road (Private cars are not charged).
- Newcastle & Gateshead — City centres and the Tyne, Swing, High Level and Redheugh bridges (Private cars are not charged).
- Portsmouth — Part of the city centre (Applies to taxis, PHVs, buses, coaches and HGVs only).
Model-level guidance only. To check a specific registration, use the official gov.uk clean-air zone checker. Zone charges and boundaries are set by local councils and change over time.
Company car tax
What HMRC's Benefit-in-Kind charge looks like if you ran this Rolls-Royce Cullinan as a company car, by tax year and income-tax band. Calculated from a CO₂ of 375 g/km, using £350,000 as the P11D value.
| Tax year | BIK % | Tax @ 20% | Tax @ 40% | Monthly @ 20% | Monthly @ 40% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 37% | £25,900 | £51,800 | £2,158 | £4,317 |
| 2026-27 | 37% | £25,900 | £51,800 | £2,158 | £4,317 |
| 2027-28 | 38% | £26,600 | £53,200 | £2,217 | £4,433 |
| 2028-29 | 39% | £27,300 | £54,600 | £2,275 | £4,550 |
| 2029-30 | 39% | £27,300 | £54,600 | £2,275 | £4,550 |
P11D value is approximated from the latest new price; the exact figure on your tax code will depend on options fitted. The 4% diesel surcharge applies only to non-RDE2 (pre-2021) diesels — we assume RDE2 compliance for current models. Bands and rates from HMRC's Autumn Budget 2024 confirmation through 2029/30.
Servicing & the dealer network
How well-supported Rolls-Royce is across the UK — a practical read on how easy servicing, parts and warranty work will be to find.
Franchised UK dealers
~12
Very few outlets
Ultra-luxury
Network size relative to the UK's largest (Rolls-Royce is 0.3% of all franchised outlets)
Very few franchised outlets — main-dealer servicing means travelling to one of a handful of locations, so budget for that.
For context, the UK has roughly 4,500 franchised car-dealer outlets in total, plus about 15,500 independent garages.
Approximate figures, curated from public UK industry sources (NFDA, Car Dealer Magazine). Franchised networks shrink year on year — these indicate network size, not an exact count.
Dimensions & weight
These are segment estimates, not manufacturer figures. 296 of 325 catalogued cars share one of 14 identical dimension sets, so they describe a class rather than this particular car. Sourced figures replace them model by model.
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Kerb weight
1,750 kg
Boot
500–1,600 L
Fuel tank
60 L
How many are still out there
How the UK Rolls-Royce Cullinan fleet splits: taxed and on the road, parked off the road on a SORN, and gone from the register where that figure is available.
Currently registered
1,110
Currently taxed & on road
853
77% of all registered
SORN (off road)
257
23% of all registered
Scrapped or exported
n/a
not in this DfT extract
UK fleet trend — 2018 to 2025
+15.4% vs 2024Source: DfT VEH0124 vehicle licensing statistics (year-end 2025) · Updated 1 Oct 2026
Same underpinnings
Built on the Rolls-Royce Architecture of Luxury platform
All-aluminium spaceframe shared across the modern Rolls-Royce lineup. Different badges, often substantially different residuals, but broadly the same mechanicals and repair cost profile.
BMW-Rolls-Royce Architecture of Luxury · BMW / Rolls-Royce
Common questions
Rolls-Royce Cullinan, answered from the data
- Is the Rolls-Royce Cullinan reliable?
- The Rolls-Royce Cullinan scores 92/100 on Forecourt's MOT-based reliability measure, the most reliable in the index. That score uses first-MOT pass rate and defect rate for cars registered 2018 onward (566 first tests), with cohort survival — medium confidence.
- How much does a used Rolls-Royce Cullinan cost?
- A 2023 Rolls-Royce Cullinan with around 17,181 miles is worth roughly £189,050 today (typical range £162,200–£215,900). Dealer forecourt prices sit higher and part-exchange offers lower; newer or lower-mileage examples cost more.
- How quickly does the Rolls-Royce Cullinan depreciate?
- A new Rolls-Royce Cullinan typically loses about 28% of its value over the first three years, then depreciates more slowly. Buying at three to five years old avoids the steepest part of the curve.
- What insurance group is the Rolls-Royce Cullinan?
- The Rolls-Royce Cullinan sits in insurance group 42 of 50 — the more expensive end of the scale. Exact premiums depend on the trim (some versions sit a few groups higher or lower), your age, postcode and no-claims history.
- What goes wrong on a used Rolls-Royce Cullinan?
- The parts most often recorded at MOT on the Rolls-Royce Cullinan are: tyres & wheels (typically around 60k-100k miles, £80-£500 to put right); electrical (typically around 30k-60k miles, £60-£400 to put right); lighting & signalling (typically around 30k-60k miles, £15-£120 to put right). A full service history and a recent MOT with no advisories are the best protection.
- What does the Rolls-Royce Cullinan cost to run?
- Expect around 20 mpg combined on the Cullinan 6.75 V12 571, £200 a year in road tax, about £185 for a standard annual service. The full cost-of-ownership table above breaks this down per year and per mile for the exact year and mileage you choose.
- Is the Rolls-Royce Cullinan ULEZ compliant?
- Whether a Rolls-Royce Cullinan is ULEZ compliant depends on its engine and registration date: petrol from 2006 and diesel from September 2015 generally qualify, and electric versions are always exempt.
- How many Rolls-Royce Cullinans are on UK roads?
- About 853 Rolls-Royce Cullinans are currently taxed and on the road in the UK, from DfT vehicle-licensing data.
Answers are generated from this car's Forecourt data — DVSA MOT records, DfT licensing statistics and our valuation model — and update with the weekly data refresh.