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LJ05 WZX

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Grey Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,733 mi
Last recorded41,733 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 WZX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 41,733 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 40,665 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 39,525 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 38,776 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 38,395 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2020 38,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 37,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 36,537 miles

vehicle has covers fitted along the underside and along sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2017 35,913 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 35,078 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 34,411 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 33,360 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 33,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 32,280 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 32,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,251 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 22,241 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,148 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 8,730 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 WZX is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 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 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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WZX, 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 WZX registered?

LJ05 WZX is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is LJ05 WZX safe to buy?

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