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BV51 DSE

2002 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,711 mi
Last recorded68,711 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Aston Martin DB734,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 DSE
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 68,711 miles

Brake warning illuminated on dash

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 68,026 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 66,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 64,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 64,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 63,633 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 62,646 miles

coil springs corroded (rear)

Pass 15 Aug 2019 61,937 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 59,275 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 59,269 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 58,480 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 58,473 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,297 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,704 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 51,282 miles

Corrossion to front bumper brackets

Corrossion to front cross brace

Corrossion to offside front footwell floor

Corrossion to steering rack mountings

Offside rear silencer band clamp broken

Fail 27 Jun 2014 51,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Corrossion to front bumper brackets

Corrossion to front cross brace

Corrossion to offside front footwell floor

Corrossion to steering rack mountings

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside rear silencer band clamp broken

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,407 miles

Excessive corrossion to both front and rear (bolt on) cross braces.

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)

Offside front tyre excessively scrubbed on inside edge

Fail 17 Jul 2013 49,406 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Excessive corrossion to both front and rear (bolt on) cross braces.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre excessively scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 46,065 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,545 miles

both side rear wheel arches corroding

check engine warning lamp on

front and rear brake discs corroding

offside front wing corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2011 42,545 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both side rear wheel arches corroding

check engine warning lamp on

front and rear brake discs corroding

offside front wing corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2010 37,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all 4 brake disks corroded

under vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 10 Aug 2010 37,759 miles

all 4 brake disks corroded

under vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 12 Sep 2009 32,533 miles

Engine managment light on

Pass 30 May 2008 23,671 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 22,475 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 22,475 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 21,046 miles

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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BV51 DSE is a 2002 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 34,368 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 BV51 DSE, 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 24 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV51 DSE is a 2002 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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