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LJ08 EXK

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,841 mi
Last recorded59,841 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 EXK
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 59,841 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 59,841 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 57,455 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 52,984 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 52,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 42,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 37,477 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 37,198 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Aug 2020 34,337 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 29,077 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 22,864 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 22,785 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 21,493 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 21,490 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 19,191 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 19,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

bonnet safety catch stiff in need of attention

near-side front tyre cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2014 16,894 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 16,894 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 12,260 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 10,044 miles

vehicle presenter be aware near-side front tyre worn at outer shoulder

Pass 29 Jun 2011 7,594 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 EXK is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EXK, 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 EXK registered?

LJ08 EXK is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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