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LJ05 CPV

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,433 mi
Last recorded36,433 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 36,433 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 35,174 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 34,348 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,160 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear. (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 34,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 May 2015 33,603 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 33,603 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 31,961 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 28,371 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,584 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 19,312 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 19,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 15,521 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 15,520 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 May 2009 15,511 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 11,771 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 CPV is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CPV, 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 LJ05 CPV registered?

LJ05 CPV is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is LJ05 CPV safe to buy?

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