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73 DLF

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 4935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,770 mi
Last recorded18,770 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration73 DLF
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 18,770 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 18,297 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 17,722 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 17,392 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 16,478 miles

covers obscuring some components

Pass 13 Apr 2021 15,533 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 15,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 15,240 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 14,814 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 14,174 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 13,698 miles

Front Uneven wear to "Both" front tyres

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 12,620 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 12,039 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 10,691 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 9,195 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 9,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 8,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2011 7,088 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 5,587 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 4,329 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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73 DLF is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 4,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 31,752 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 73 DLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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73 DLF is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is 73 DLF safe to buy?

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