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LJ08 EVM

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Red Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,269 mi
Last recorded8,269 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 EVM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 8,269 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 8,223 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 8,182 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 8,112 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 7,997 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 7,763 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 7,675 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 7,675 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 7,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 6,941 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 6,678 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 6,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2016 6,357 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 5,645 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 5,379 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 4,975 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 4,548 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 3,486 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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LJ08 EVM is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Red with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 28,041 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 LJ08 EVM, 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 18 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 LJ08 EVM registered?

LJ08 EVM is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is LJ08 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 EVM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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