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SN51 LYJ

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,611 mi
Last recorded85,611 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 LYJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 85,611 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 85,574 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 85,543 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 85,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 85,409 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 85,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 85,237 miles

Coil spring corroded All rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 85,156 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 84,538 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 83,227 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 83,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades rubbers (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,226 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 83,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point and sill front (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced rear axel arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced rear axel arm (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2012 79,473 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 79,343 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 72,775 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 72,753 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front 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 5 Dec 2009 64,360 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2008 51,344 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 37,013 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,013 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 19,939 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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SN51 LYJ is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SN51 LYJ, 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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SN51 LYJ is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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