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RBT 97

2003 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

42,487 mi
Last recorded42,487 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin DB728,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBT 97
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 42,487 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 42,292 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 41,174 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 41,112 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 41,092 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 40,777 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 40,618 miles

oil leak from rear axle

Fail 14 Nov 2020 40,573 miles

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

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 2 Nov 2019 40,518 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 40,417 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 40,377 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 40,239 miles

rear axle oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2015 39,939 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,318 miles

Front discs corroding slightly on inner edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,934 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 37,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 37,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,190 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,563 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 31,592 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,910 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,070 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 17,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,863 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 13,942 miles

damage to off side front windscreen. †

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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RBT 97 is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RBT 97, 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 RBT 97 registered?

RBT 97 is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is RBT 97 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBT 97 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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