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LJ05 BNZ

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,139 mi
Last recorded38,139 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 BNZ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 38,139 miles

TPMS light on amber

Pass 10 Oct 2024 38,097 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 37,386 miles

Gearbox oil cooler leaking oil

Pass 5 Oct 2022 37,334 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 37,330 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 37,266 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 37,218 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 37,212 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 37,125 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 27 Mar 2019 37,112 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,425 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 35,247 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 33,554 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)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,097 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 8 Apr 2014 30,399 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,780 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,132 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,566 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 20,400 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,799 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 14,983 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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LJ05 BNZ is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJ05 BNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ05 BNZ?

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What year was LJ05 BNZ registered?

LJ05 BNZ is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is LJ05 BNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 BNZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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