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LYE 7P

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,173 mi
Last recorded66,173 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYE 7P
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 66,173 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 66,074 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 65,833 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 65,446 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 65,071 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))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 65,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested TICK OVER TOO HIGH (8.2.1.2 (d))

Prop shaft securing bolt missing NUT LOOSE (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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 9 Dec 2020 65,037 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 65,014 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 64,898 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 64,836 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 64,716 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 64,486 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,777 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,809 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 57,809 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,885 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 55,885 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 55,034 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,493 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 41,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 31,229 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 23,476 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB7?

Based on 55,755 MOT tests across 3,227 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
894
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 416
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 404
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
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LYE 7P is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 39,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB7 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LYE 7P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB7 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LYE 7P registered?

LYE 7P is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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