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V121 JLH

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

28,210 mi
Last recorded28,210 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV121 JLH
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 28,210 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 25,361 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 22,123 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 21,879 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 21,419 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 21,315 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 21,289 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 4 Jan 2018 20,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 18,171 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 16,400 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 13,189 miles

small cracks in both front tyre treads

Pass 18 Jan 2014 8,731 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 7,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 7,140 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 5,890 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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V121 JLH is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 28,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V121 JLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V121 JLH registered?

V121 JLH is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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