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E3 ELM

2003 Aston Martin DB7

Grey Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,803 mi
Last recorded38,803 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin DB728,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 ELM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 38,803 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 38,734 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 38,693 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure subframe rear mounting corroded/cracked (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 38,659 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 38,522 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 38,460 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 38,128 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 37,478 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 36,750 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 36,342 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,199 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 33,416 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear chassi suport bracket corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,037 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,527 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,529 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 27,528 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

the nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

the nearside rear tyre has slight cuts not deep enough to expose or reach cords

Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,781 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,491 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,578 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 20,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

handbrake warning light staying illuminated

Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,120 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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E3 ELM is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7 in Grey with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 28,950 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 E3 ELM, 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 23 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E3 ELM registered?

E3 ELM is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is E3 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 ELM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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