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PJL 1D

2003 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

74,843 mi
Last recorded74,843 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin DB728,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJL 1D
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 74,843 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 74,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower radiator support panel heavily corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear suspension lower control arm bush worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 1 May 2025 73,488 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking fluid

Fail 26 Mar 2025 73,447 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking fluid

Pass 26 Mar 2025 49,994 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 71,658 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 40,478 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 69,070 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 34,156 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 27,594 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 66,653 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 64,202 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 22,036 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 63,510 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 60,128 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 57,127 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 57,127 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 52,943 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 51,565 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,953 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 42,945 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,370 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,184 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 32,887 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,982 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn and feathered on inner edge

rear arm front bushes starting to split

Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,832 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 19,795 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 19,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

RHR exhaust clamp splitting

Pass 10 Jul 2006 16,361 miles

All rear radius arm bushes delaminating

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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PJL 1D is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 PJL 1D, 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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PJL 1D is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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