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LJ55 MTV

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

56,470 mi
Last recorded56,470 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 MTV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 56,470 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 56,025 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 54,064 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 52,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 51,756 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 51,015 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 49,898 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 48,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 46,127 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 45,334 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 43,585 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 40,634 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 38,387 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 36,566 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 34,435 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 29,661 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 24,558 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 24,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LJ55 MTV is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LJ55 MTV, 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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LJ55 MTV is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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