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LJ53 FBV

2003 Aston Martin Vanquish

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

20,667 mi
Last recorded20,667 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish23,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FBV
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 20,667 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 20,510 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 20,510 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 20,509 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 20,509 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 20,181 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 19,942 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 19,043 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 18,954 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 18,762 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 17,196 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 14,464 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 13,630 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 12,929 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 12,271 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,684 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,593 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 8,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 7,481 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vanquish?

Based on 22,352 MOT tests across 2,206 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
866
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 115
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 110
Headlamp aim too high 100
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 82
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LJ53 FBV is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 23,889 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Vanquish fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 FBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vanquish typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Aston Martin Vanquish is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ53 FBV is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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