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DB51 SEV

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

68,874 mi
Last recorded68,874 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB51 SEV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 68,874 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective All clamps heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

OS under body hydraulic lines corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 61,776 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2023 58,002 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 49,161 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 48,574 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 47,671 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 47,671 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 46,996 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 46,991 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 46,885 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 45,711 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,552 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded front (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,834 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All, front & rear (3.5.1g)

Front Both tyre wearing thin on shoulder

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 42,209 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 42,163 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front (both) tyres wearing thin on shoulders

Pass 17 May 2013 40,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 40,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 38,583 miles

offside wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 13 May 2011 36,910 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 33,477 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 33,477 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 29,921 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,121 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,585 miles

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

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

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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DB51 SEV is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2001 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 39,484 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 DB51 SEV, 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 25 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DB51 SEV is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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