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Aston Martin DB5

Purple · Petrol · 1964 · 3,995 cc

5140 RWMOT history

5140 RW is a purple petrol Aston Martin DB5 first used on 1 Jul 1964. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 6,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
6,121 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
5140 RW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB5
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
1 Jul 1964
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5140 RW was last recorded at 6,121 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Oct 2007: 1,366 miles, lower than 9,099 miles on 8 Nov 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
5,885 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 6,121 miles
  • 2025 – 5,885 miles
  • 2024 – 5,868 miles
  • 2023 – 5,756 miles
  • 2021 – 5,724 miles
  • 2020 – 5,624 miles
  • 2018 – 5,385 miles
  • 2017 – 5,082 miles
  • 2016 – 4,586 miles
  • 2015 – 4,298 miles
  • 2014 – 3,209 miles
  • 2013 – 2,993 miles
  • 2011 – 2,783 miles
  • 2010 – 2,369 miles
  • 2008 – 1,755 miles
  • 2007 – 1,366 miles
  • 2006 – 9,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass6,121 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass6,121 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    6,121 miles
    Test number
    686774448639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass5,885 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    5,885 miles
    Test number
    304938315105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass5,868 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    5,868 miles
    Test number
    129715838967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass5,756 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    5,756 miles
    Test number
    172466653462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail5,742 miles (+18)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,742 miles
    Test number
    458466733574
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Steering locking device missing both track rod end's (2.1.3 (d))

  6. Pass5,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    5,724 miles
    Test number
    518227905908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail5,724 miles (+100)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,724 miles
    Test number
    230394159084
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass5,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    5,624 miles
    Test number
    525802060747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail5,624 miles (+239)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,624 miles
    Test number
    733891362408
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass5,385 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    5,385 miles
    Test number
    191589093557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass5,082 miles (+496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    5,082 miles
    Test number
    525863352775
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight bind

  12. Pass4,586 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    4,586 miles
    Test number
    907615937058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass4,298 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    4,298 miles
    Test number
    315088551433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail4,293 miles (+1,084)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,293 miles
    Test number
    202548372216
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass3,209 miles (+216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    3,209 miles
    Test number
    738346994122
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass2,993 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    2,993 miles
    Test number
    578941213233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass2,783 miles (+414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    2,783 miles
    Test number
    356195891186
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass2,369 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    2,369 miles
    Test number
    832183270187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail2,317 miles (+562)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,317 miles
    Test number
    501469360178
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass1,755 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    1,755 miles
    Test number
    452009538417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass1,366 miles (-7,733)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    1,366 miles
    Test number
    353680407356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    9,099 miles
    Test number
    450502716367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5140 RW

What vehicle is registration 5140 RW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5140 RW on a purple petrol Aston Martin DB5 first used on 1 Jul 1964. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 5140 RW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5140 RW is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5140 RW?
The MOT on 5140 RW is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5140 RW done?
5140 RW was recorded at 6,121 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026.
Has 5140 RW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5140 RW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on 5140 RW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 5140 RW find?
5140 RW passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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