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V800 LAY

2004 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

31,781 mi
Last recorded31,781 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB722,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV800 LAY
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 31,781 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 30,990 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 30,445 miles

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

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

all tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 3 May 2023 30,191 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 28,304 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 26,741 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 26,071 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 25,497 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 25,385 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 25,040 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 24,822 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,605 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 24,599 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,339 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,736 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 23,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front calipers creaking on brake application

Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,116 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,431 miles

front disc inner faces corroding

slight distorsion on both front disc

Fail 29 Sep 2010 22,431 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front disc inner faces corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,932 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,288 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,052 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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V800 LAY is a 2004 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 86.4%.

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 V800 LAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V800 LAY registered?

V800 LAY is a 2004 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is V800 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V800 LAY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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