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JDS 4

2003 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

50,222 mi
Last recorded50,222 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin DB728,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDS 4
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 50,222 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 48,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

rusting in area of rear suspension mounts

Pass 6 Apr 2022 48,138 miles

rusting around rear suspension age related

slight side movement on steering rack when turning lock to lock under load

Fail 23 Mar 2022 48,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

rusting around rear suspension age related

slight side movement on steering rack when turning lock to lock under load

Pass 24 Mar 2021 47,138 miles

underside of car undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2020 46,648 miles

age related rusting around front and rear suspension areas

fuel pipes rusted

slight oil leak near oil cooler nearside

Fail 6 Mar 2020 46,637 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Subframe bracing bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Age related corrosion to various areas of underside of car

All suspension components corroded

Brake pipes coated by grease

Fuel pipes corroded

Lower sill lips , both sides , heavily corroded and covers prevent full inspection

Side movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Underseal covering underside of car

Pass 5 Mar 2019 45,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 45,595 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

scratch on windscreen nearside

underseal covering most brake pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2018 43,075 miles

Front windscreen scratched

Pass 28 Feb 2017 42,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen cracked outside of swept area.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 41,630 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 41,630 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 40,165 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 39,407 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 38,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 35,383 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 34,374 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,234 miles

Has light scratching of windscreen in zone B

O/S front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,944 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 27,720 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 23,593 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 18,119 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 18,118 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust box damaged.

Pass 9 Jan 2006 11,593 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 11,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB7?

Based on 55,755 MOT tests across 3,227 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
894
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 416
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 404
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
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JDS 4 is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 28,950 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB7 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JDS 4, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB7 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JDS 4 registered?

JDS 4 is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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