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V12 HWM

2003 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,269 mi
Last recorded31,269 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin DB728,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 HWM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 31,269 miles

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2026 31,091 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 30,553 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2023 29,303 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perished/cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2022 28,183 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 28,040 miles

All four tyres starting to perish

rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 26,790 miles

Engine management warning light on

Pass 10 May 2018 26,777 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 26,766 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 25,132 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 24,597 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 24,174 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,789 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,328 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 19,089 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle shows surface corrosion to front/rear suspension componants

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,248 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 15,640 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,754 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V12 HWM is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V12 HWM, 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 V12 HWM registered?

V12 HWM is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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