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V12 XLR

2004 Aston Martin DB7

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

30,399 mi
Last recorded30,399 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB722,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 XLR
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 30,399 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 29,770 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 28,397 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 28,382 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 28,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 28,358 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 28,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 28,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underbody rust

Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,258 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 28,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 28,196 miles

Engine light on.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 28,070 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 27,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 27,823 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 27,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 27,585 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 26,956 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 23,939 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 21,560 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 21,560 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,613 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,776 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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V12 XLR is a 2004 Aston Martin DB7 in Black 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 DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 22,756 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 V12 XLR, 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 22 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 XLR registered?

V12 XLR is a 2004 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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The MOT history for V12 XLR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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