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V12 GLX

2000 Aston Martin DB7

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,216 mi
Last recorded73,216 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Aston Martin DB740,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 GLX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 73,216 miles

Rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated.

general corrosion on under side of vehicle & multiple suspension components

Pass 3 Apr 2025 72,929 miles

all suspension bushes spliting and perished

rear suspension very rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2025 72,870 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes spliting and perished

rear suspension very rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2024 72,562 miles

General corrosion to front and rear suspension components

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2023 72,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2022 71,856 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rea4r flexi brake hoses metal ferrules

corrosion to offside and nearside rear outer sills

unable to check outer sills properly due to body kit fitted as standard

Pass 24 Mar 2021 71,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 71,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 71,170 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 71,166 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front track rod end on both sides rubber gaiter is perished

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 70,048 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 70,046 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 69,488 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 68,716 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 68,715 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault 1 (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,928 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,816 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 66,752 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

nearside rear exhaust silencer loose

Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,905 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear metal brake pipes unable to check condtion 100% due to coated in grease

Pass 18 Jun 2012 64,543 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,535 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 62,934 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 62,885 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r parkbrake sticking on.

parkbrake light staying on.

traction control light on.

airbag light on.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 61,210 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 57,239 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 57,233 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 57,061 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 41,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight side wall damageto o/s/f and n/s/f tyres

Fail 28 Dec 2006 41,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight side wall damageto o/s/f and n/s/f tyres

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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V12 GLX is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 40,820 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 V12 GLX, 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 26 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V12 GLX is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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