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RY03 GLJ

2003 Aston Martin Vanquish

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,423 mi
Last recorded60,423 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish23,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 GLJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 60,423 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 59,791 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 59,611 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 59,554 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 59,531 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 59,361 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,428 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,412 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 53,670 miles

Gearbox area has slight oil leak

Hazard light switch sticks

Offside rear lower outer spherical bearing boot split

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 53,669 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Gearbox area has slight oil leak

Hazard light switch sticks

Offside rear lower outer spherical bearing boot split

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,015 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,195 miles

EML light on

Slight leak from transmission

Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,643 miles

Rear nearside, front subframe lower mounting plate cracked.

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 43,643 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front under engine tray mounting bolts missing/sheared.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear nearside, front subframe lower mounting plate cracked.

Transmission selection control valves leaking.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,077 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 26,039 miles

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

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

large under tray fitted covering complete underbody

Fail 25 Jul 2007 26,039 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

large under tray fitted covering complete under body

Pass 8 Jun 2006 13,568 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 13,568 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vanquish?

Based on 22,352 MOT tests across 2,206 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
866
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 115
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 110
Headlamp aim too high 100
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 82
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RY03 GLJ is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 23,889 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 Vanquish fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY03 GLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vanquish typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Aston Martin Vanquish is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RY03 GLJ registered?

RY03 GLJ is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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