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L88 EON

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,041 mi
Last recorded65,041 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 EON
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 65,041 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 61,510 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 58,217 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 56,320 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 56,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 53,862 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 52,434 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 51,958 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 49,855 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 46,971 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 46,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 46,177 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 45,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 45,161 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,873 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 41,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,314 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 40,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 36,434 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,679 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 32,637 miles

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 28,271 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 20,874 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 11,007 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre

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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L88 EON is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L88 EON, 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 L88 EON registered?

L88 EON is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is L88 EON safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 EON shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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