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Aston Martin DB9

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 5,935 cc

DB 5997MOT history

DB 5997 is a black petrol Aston Martin DB9 first used on 11 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 41,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

DB 5997 black Aston Martin DB9 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Aston Martin DB9, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
41,812 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DB 5997
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DB 5997 was last recorded at 41,812 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,799 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
2,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,812 miles
  • 2025 – 39,595 miles
  • 2024 – 37,940 miles
  • 2023 – 37,892 miles
  • 2022 – 37,889 miles
  • 2021 – 36,613 miles
  • 2020 – 36,263 miles
  • 2019 – 35,323 miles
  • 2018 – 33,245 miles
  • 2017 – 30,490 miles
  • 2016 – 27,000 miles
  • 2015 – 23,020 miles
  • 2014 – 21,819 miles
  • 2013 – 17,304 miles
  • 2012 – 15,502 miles
  • 2011 – 12,456 miles
  • 2010 – 9,765 miles
  • 2009 – 5,844 miles
  • 2008 – 4,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,812 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNumber plate covering previous regRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear lights tintedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,812 miles (+13)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    41,812 miles
    Test number
    841076077639
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNumber plate covering previous reg
    • AdvisoryRear lights tinted

  2. Fail41,799 miles (+2,204)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,799 miles
    Test number
    638141492411
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNumber plate covering previous reg
    • AdvisoryRear lights tinted

  3. Pass39,595 miles (+1,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    39,595 miles
    Test number
    562933497747
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass37,940 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    37,940 miles
    Test number
    325505200466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,892 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    37,892 miles
    Test number
    576592253031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail37,889 miles (+640)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,889 miles
    Test number
    708414176990
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing low 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass37,249 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    37,249 miles
    Test number
    553770014787
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail37,249 miles (+636)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,249 miles
    Test number
    898139568551
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass36,613 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,613 miles
    Test number
    850267167365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    36,263 miles
    Test number
    814164659293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail36,263 miles (+940)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,263 miles
    Test number
    162660986635
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded from standing ??? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass35,323 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    35,323 miles
    Test number
    294383181504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,245 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,245 miles
    Test number
    649882737240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,490 miles (+3,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    30,490 miles
    Test number
    747573628311
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass27,000 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    27,000 miles
    Test number
    655518637550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,020 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    23,020 miles
    Test number
    175004125429
    • NoteNearside parking brake pad(s) worn very low!

  17. Fail23,020 miles (+1,201)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,020 miles
    Test number
    796503125053
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteNearside parking brake pad(s) worn very low!

  18. Pass21,819 miles (+4,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    21,819 miles
    Test number
    596610414202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass17,304 miles (+1,802)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    17,304 miles
    Test number
    217146743045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on both edges

  20. Pass15,502 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    15,502 miles
    Test number
    219691542018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,456 miles (+2,691)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    12,456 miles
    Test number
    575468021031
    • NoteNearside fron tyre worn on outside edge

  22. Pass9,765 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    9,765 miles
    Test number
    713936330074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,844 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    5,844 miles
    Test number
    833598239042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass4,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    4,988 miles
    Test number
    332004268116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DB 5997

What vehicle is registration DB 5997 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DB 5997 on a black petrol Aston Martin DB9 first used on 11 Jul 2005. 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 DB 5997 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DB 5997 is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on DB 5997?
The MOT on DB 5997 is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DB 5997 done?
DB 5997 was recorded at 41,812 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 2,079 miles a year.
Has DB 5997 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DB 5997 has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on DB 5997 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on DB 5997 find?
DB 5997 passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 4 more.

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