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L21 GHM

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

33,848 mi
Last recorded33,848 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 GHM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 33,848 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 33,665 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 33,242 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 32,265 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front hoses have outer sleeving ferrules coming away from main ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 32,265 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front hoses have outer sleeving ferrules coming away from main ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 31,284 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 30,678 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 29,771 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 28,482 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 28,079 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on edges and deteriorated

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 24 May 2018 28,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2018 27,745 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 25,144 miles

Front both tyres starting to wear outer edges & perish at tread

Pass 25 Nov 2015 21,309 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 21,309 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 20,810 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 19,367 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 18,093 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2013 18,080 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 16,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2011 14,748 miles

small cut in nearside front outer tyre wall.

under trays fitted to vehicle.

Fail 19 Feb 2010 13,163 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 13,163 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 8,454 miles

Handbrake efficiency just above the minimum pass mark.

Handbrake needs adjusting in near future.

Unable to carry out full underbody inspection due to extensive vehicle undertrays.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 8,257 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 8,257 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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L21 GHM is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L21 GHM, 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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What year was L21 GHM registered?

L21 GHM is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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