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V12 JLV

2004 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,358 mi
Last recorded97,358 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB934,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 JLV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2025 97,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Bleep nipple on calliper leaking under load (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 96,331 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 95,054 miles

advice on further look at front brakes and front brake discs

advice on slight hand brake travel

Pass 24 Sep 2021 93,652 miles

advice on slight fraying at o/s/f seat belt outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2020 92,522 miles

O/s/r exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2019 87,947 miles

Oil leak at front around oil cooler area

Fail 3 Oct 2019 87,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak at front around oil cooler area

Pass 11 Oct 2018 83,894 miles

slight threying drivers seat belt

Pass 6 Oct 2017 76,187 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 70,927 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,553 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 66,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 61,619 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 56,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 56,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 51,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 51,635 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 48,327 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,346 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,034 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,036 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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V12 JLV is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 34,926 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 DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V12 JLV, 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 22 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V12 JLV is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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