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Aston Martin DB7

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 5,935 cc

J8 DBTMOT history

J8 DBT is a silver petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 59,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

J8 DBT silver Aston Martin DB7 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Aston Martin DB7, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
59,381 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 DBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 DBT was last recorded at 59,381 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 1,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,891 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,490 miles
Average per year
1,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,381 miles
  • 2025 – 57,891 miles
  • 2024 – 56,288 miles
  • 2023 – 55,504 miles
  • 2022 – 52,985 miles
  • 2019 – 50,829 miles
  • 2018 – 50,104 miles
  • 2017 – 49,475 miles
  • 2016 – 48,156 miles
  • 2015 – 46,952 miles
  • 2014 – 45,617 miles
  • 2013 – 42,256 miles
  • 2012 – 39,158 miles
  • 2011 – 36,004 miles
  • 2010 – 31,524 miles
  • 2009 – 30,545 miles
  • 2008 – 28,556 miles
  • 2007 – 26,547 miles
  • 2006 – 22,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,381 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres badly cracked/perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,381 miles (+1,490)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    59,381 miles
    Test number
    747280961484
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres badly cracked/perished

  2. Pass57,891 miles (+1,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    57,891 miles
    Test number
    991857388420
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres badly cracked/perished

  3. Pass56,288 miles (+784)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    56,288 miles
    Test number
    722705393828
    • AdvisoryCHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear DIFF SEAL LEAKING

  4. Pass55,504 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,504 miles
    Test number
    297196506980
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage and noisy (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail55,485 miles (+2,500)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,485 miles
    Test number
    382308917430
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pump has slight seepage And noisy (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass52,985 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    52,985 miles
    Test number
    664075942137
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail52,985 miles (+2,156)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,985 miles
    Test number
    702318019313
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass50,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,829 miles
    Test number
    627146836759
    • AdvisoryRetest not carried out by original inspector

  9. Fail50,829 miles (+725)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,829 miles
    Test number
    387009035494
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  10. Pass50,104 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,104 miles
    Test number
    634449697554
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail50,102 miles (+31)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,102 miles
    Test number
    727786143340
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail50,071 miles (+596)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,071 miles
    Test number
    373937432722
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorRear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass49,475 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,475 miles
    Test number
    940166607012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Arm Front End Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Arm Rear End Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Registration plate lamp Dull
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Axle Arm Front End Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Axle Arm Rear End Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Registration plate Lamp Dull
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Differential Leaking

  14. Fail49,475 miles (+1,319)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,475 miles
    Test number
    921239155566
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 93Y (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Arm Front End Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Arm Rear End Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Registration plate lamp Dull
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Badly Cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Axle Arm Front End Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Axle Arm Rear End Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Registration plate Lamp Dull
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Differential Leaking

  15. Pass48,156 miles (+1,204)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,156 miles
    Test number
    432285127653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine and rear diff

  16. Pass46,952 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,952 miles
    Test number
    475802285186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges & perished

  17. Fail46,952 miles (+3)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,952 miles
    Test number
    766372585140
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges & perished

  18. Fail46,949 miles (+1,332)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,949 miles
    Test number
    988721845169
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outter edges & perished
    • NoteOil leak from diff

  19. Pass45,617 miles6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,617 miles
    Test number
    718385604239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished and worn on egde
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear diff leaking
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  20. Fail45,617 miles (+3,361)2 failures6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,617 miles
    Test number
    839371894198
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished and worn on egde
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear diff leaking
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  21. Pass42,256 miles (+3,098)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,256 miles
    Test number
    989692593112
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear diff leaking
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  22. Pass39,158 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,158 miles
    Test number
    178362872129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  23. Fail39,157 miles (+3,153)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,157 miles
    Test number
    616402872149
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  24. Pass36,004 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,004 miles
    Test number
    508316961160
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear diff leaking
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  25. Fail36,003 miles (+4,479)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,003 miles
    Test number
    656896661142
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear diff leaking
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  26. Pass31,524 miles (+979)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,524 miles
    Test number
    980172180105
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
    • NoteRear discs rusty
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  27. Pass30,545 miles (+1,989)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,545 miles
    Test number
    954342689196
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs rusty
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  28. Pass28,556 miles (+19)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,556 miles
    Test number
    453407888135
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on outer edge

  29. Fail28,537 miles (+1,990)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,537 miles
    Test number
    284363188142
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on outer edge

  30. Pass26,547 miles (+3,785)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,547 miles
    Test number
    103486287100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass22,762 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    22,762 miles
    Test number
    564923876138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass22,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,651 miles
    Test number
    143707686437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 DBT

Does J8 DBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 DBT is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 DBT?
The MOT on J8 DBT is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 DBT done?
J8 DBT was recorded at 59,381 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 1,798 miles a year.
Has J8 DBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 DBT has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on J8 DBT 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 J8 DBT find?
J8 DBT passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; both rear tyres badly cracked/perished.

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