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MW03 VDL

2003 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,482 mi
Last recorded78,482 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin DB728,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 VDL
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 78,482 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 78,478 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 78,090 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 78,089 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 76,849 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 76,125 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 74,971 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 74,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 74,647 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 74,646 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Body corroded

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

Pass 26 May 2018 73,737 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulders

brakes checked by decelerometer 66% service brake 20% parking brake

Pass 26 Apr 2017 73,269 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 71,629 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 68,516 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 63,345 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o.s/ n.s.f tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2013 57,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 57,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine check light is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 52,249 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 40,718 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 40,718 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,296 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,087 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 32,865 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 30,069 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 24,272 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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MW03 VDL is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 28,950 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 DB7 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW03 VDL, 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 23 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MW03 VDL is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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