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R16 NEE

2003 Aston Martin DB7

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

23,299 mi
Last recorded23,299 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin DB728,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 NEE
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 23,299 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 23,142 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 23,016 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 22,876 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 22,688 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 22,688 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 22,469 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 22,469 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 22,212 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 21,257 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 20,580 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 20,175 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 19,827 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 19,827 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 19,577 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,936 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)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 17,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 4 Apr 2011 12,181 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 9,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coolant leak.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 9,438 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 7,185 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 5,510 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 5,510 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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R16 NEE is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R16 NEE, 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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What year was R16 NEE registered?

R16 NEE is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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The MOT history for R16 NEE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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