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ROY 551

2002 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,989 mi
Last recorded34,989 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Aston Martin DB734,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROY 551
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 34,989 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 34,742 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 34,742 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 34,477 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 33,865 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 33,209 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 33,209 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 32,412 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 31,646 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 30,993 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,398 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 29,398 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 28,570 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 28,570 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,031 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 26 Feb 2014 27,569 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 27,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 27,299 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 26,885 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 26,181 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 26,181 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 25,372 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 24,272 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 18,729 miles

rear diff front oil seal has slight oil leak

Pass 26 May 2005 13,313 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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ROY 551 is a 2002 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 34,368 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 ROY 551, 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 24 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ROY 551 registered?

ROY 551 is a 2002 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is ROY 551 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROY 551 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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