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R7 DBV

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

35,617 mi
Last recorded35,617 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 DBV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 35,617 miles

Front play in steering bushes

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 34,955 miles

Front steering rack bushes worn

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 34,141 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 33,364 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 33,144 miles

check engine light on

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2022 33,135 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear suspension arm front bolt locking wire broken

Pass 1 Apr 2021 32,897 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive on the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 32,049 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 32,047 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 31,207 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 30,738 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 30,122 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 28,101 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,737 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 26,176 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 24,607 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 23,312 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2009 21,698 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 19,778 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 15,806 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 15,806 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 15,144 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 15,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R7 DBV 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 82.6%.

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 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 R7 DBV, 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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R7 DBV is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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