Aston Martin DB7 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Aston Martin DB7 car check
Is the Aston Martin DB7 reliable? We analysed 55,755 real MOT tests across 3,227 vehicles to find out.
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The Aston Martin DB7 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and parking brake recording little or no effort. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Aston Martin DB7.
Aston Martin DB7 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Aston Martin DB7. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Aston Martin DB7 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Aston Martin DB7 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Aston Martin DB7 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Aston Martin DB7 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Aston Martin DB7 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Aston Martin DB7 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Aston Martin DB7 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Aston Martin DB7 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2,928 | 89.2% | 12,216 | 22,756 | 36,879 |
| 2003 | 6,122 | 87.8% | 18,260 | 28,950 | 42,266 |
| 2002 | 6,853 | 87.1% | 22,296 | 34,368 | 48,936 |
| 2001 | 8,299 | 86.0% | 26,352 | 39,484 | 55,319 |
| 2000 | 8,069 | 84.7% | 26,978 | 40,820 | 56,177 |
| 1999 | 4,925 | 81.7% | 33,884 | 47,520 | 63,704 |
| 1998 | 4,465 | 84.3% | 33,586 | 51,292 | 71,494 |
| 1997 | 5,287 | 84.8% | 41,116 | 57,448 | 74,462 |
| 1996 | 4,124 | 83.3% | 39,622 | 57,910 | 74,759 |
| 1995 | 4,400 | 81.5% | 47,616 | 63,875 | 79,826 |
How Long Does a Aston Martin DB7 Last?
Based on 3,227 Aston Martin DB7 vehicles on UK roads.
Aston Martin DB7 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Aston Martin DB7 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Aston Martin DB7
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.2% MOT pass rate from 2,928 tests
81.5% MOT pass rate from 4,400 tests
The best year to buy a used Aston Martin DB7 is 2004, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.2% across 2,928 tests. The 1995 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Aston Martin DB7 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin DB7 THIS CAR | 85.1% | 55,755 | 42,831 mi | 31 yrs |
| Aston Martin DB9 | 89.4% | 83,149 | 28,217 mi | 22 yrs |
| Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 90% | 61,949 | 29,688 mi | 21 yrs |
| Aston Martin Vantage | 91.8% | 50,565 | 20,344 mi | 39 yrs |
| MG Midget 1500 | 70.9% | 40,016 | 58,218 mi | 51 yrs |
Compared to the Aston Martin DB9 (89.4% pass rate) and the Aston Martin V8 Vantage (90.0% pass rate), the Aston Martin DB7 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Aston Martin DB7 has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.1% across 55,755 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Aston Martin DB7 are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (592 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (489), and parking brake recording little or no effort (416). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Aston Martin DB7 owner drives around 894 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Aston Martin DB7 models stay on UK roads for around 31 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.