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L40 GRD

2002 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

57,879 mi
Last recorded57,879 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Aston Martin DB734,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 GRD
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 57,879 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 57,211 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 56,218 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 55,115 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 55,103 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 54,186 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 52,651 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 51,984 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 51,269 miles

slight damage o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,960 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,513 miles

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

offside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 49,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,833 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,099 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 47,313 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,109 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,087 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,905 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,985 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,918 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,217 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 35,947 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 27,317 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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L40 GRD is a 2002 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L40 GRD, 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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What year was L40 GRD registered?

L40 GRD is a 2002 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is L40 GRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 GRD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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