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LJ03 BPV

2003 Aston Martin Vanquish

Grey Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,947 mi
Last recorded36,947 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish23,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 BPV
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 36,947 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside toe arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside, upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 36,901 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside toe arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 36,553 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside, upper and lower arm joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe arm joints nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 35,872 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 35,649 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 34,404 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 34,284 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 33,672 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,844 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 31,471 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 29,964 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 27,291 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,032 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,687 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 20,855 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

accident damage to n/s door, sill and rear wing.

full length under body trays fitted at the time of the test

Pass 31 Jan 2009 20,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

accident damage to nearside door,rear wing and sill.

full length under body trays fitted at the time of the test

Fail 31 Jan 2009 20,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

accident damage to nearside door,rear wing and sill.

full length under body trays fitted at the time of the test

Fail 14 Jan 2009 20,754 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,384 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 16,234 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vanquish?

Based on 22,352 MOT tests across 2,206 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
866
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 115
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 110
Headlamp aim too high 100
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 82
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LJ03 BPV is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish in Grey with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 23,889 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Vanquish fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 BPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vanquish typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Aston Martin Vanquish is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ03 BPV is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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