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LJ53 FBL

2003 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,639 mi
Last recorded42,639 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin DB728,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FBL
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 42,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 41,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 41,044 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 40,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 39,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 38,578 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 38,545 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 37,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 37,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2016 35,576 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 35,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 34,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,163 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,995 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,217 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 30,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,609 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 26,770 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 26,751 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,077 miles

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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LJ53 FBL is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LJ53 FBL, 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 LJ53 FBL registered?

LJ53 FBL is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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