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LJ08 EXS

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Grey Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,190 mi
Last recorded70,190 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 EXS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 70,190 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 68,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 68,316 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 64,977 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 64,177 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 59,380 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 55,948 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,313 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 52,672 miles

Nearside Front headlamp washer jet loose

Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,761 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 50,252 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 48,067 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pipes corroded

front tyre tread cracking offside and nearside

offside front headlamp wash damaged still working.lamp misted

Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,412 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,138 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 EXS is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Grey with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 LJ08 EXS, 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 EXS registered?

LJ08 EXS is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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