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VAN 745E

2003 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

41,790 mi
Last recorded41,790 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin DB728,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAN 745E
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 41,790 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened x2 Front drop links deteriorating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 Front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 Rear axle bushes deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x4 Rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc inner face worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 39,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar connecting link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar connecting link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 39,746 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar connecting link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar connecting link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 39,104 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 38,867 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 38,867 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 38,556 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 38,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 38,501 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 38,482 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 37,943 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,055 miles

both front tyres wearing on outsiude edges

Pass 26 Sep 2013 34,338 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,310 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,348 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 32,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2009 28,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 28,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 24,708 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 19,734 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 16,671 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 15,104 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 15,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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VAN 745E is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 VAN 745E, 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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VAN 745E is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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