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LJ04 PTZ

2004 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

64,512 mi
Last recorded64,512 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB934,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 PTZ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 64,512 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 61,153 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 61,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 56,680 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 55,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 54,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS light ON

Fail 24 Nov 2021 54,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Emissions not tested cause the engine start to misfire badly, and knocking sound (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS light ON

coolant level low

Pass 26 Nov 2020 54,728 miles

Coolant level low (Instrument cluster )

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 54,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant level low (Instrument cluster )

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 53,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 18 May 2018 49,471 miles

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 11 May 2018 49,471 miles

Emissions not tested engine develops serious misfire at 2500rpm (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump running & headlamp wash working, NOTE: wiper performance NOT tested (8.2.3)

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Aug 2017 49,368 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and Rear are rusty and deteriorated (3.6.B.4e)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 49,367 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides not working (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and Rear are rusty and deteriorated (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant indicator ON coolant low but coolant is in maximum

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin limit 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are deep scoured and worn (3.5.1i)

TPMS light ON

Pass 5 Aug 2016 48,386 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Rear brake pads are low

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Aug 2016 48,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Anti freeze leak

EML Light is illuminated

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nail in centre of offside rear tyre

Nearside rear seat base not secured

Rear brake pads are low

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

TPMS Light is illuminated

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicle has miss fire

Pass 9 May 2015 44,377 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 22 May 2014 43,417 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,312 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front tyres show signs of cracking within their tread

Fail 20 May 2013 42,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

near-side front tyre cracking

off-side front tyre cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,564 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 34,213 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 34,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,933 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,443 miles

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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LJ04 PTZ is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2004 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 34,926 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 LJ04 PTZ, 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 22 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ04 PTZ is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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