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LJ08 EXX

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,327 mi
Last recorded58,327 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 EXX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 58,327 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 58,324 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 58,044 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 57,802 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 57,784 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 56,193 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 54,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 53,352 miles

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 16 Jun 2020 52,108 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 52,108 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2019 50,931 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 50,931 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both, and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 48,273 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 47,221 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 45,618 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 44,376 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 39,931 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 36,824 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 36,824 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,431 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,819 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 EXX is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black 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 EXX, 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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LJ08 EXX is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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