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Aston Martin DB7

Grey · Petrol · 1997 · 3,239 cc

L25 AMVMOT history

L25 AMV is a grey petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 52,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

L25 AMV grey Aston Martin DB7 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Aston Martin DB7, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
52,631 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 AMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L25 AMV was last recorded at 52,631 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,605 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,631 miles
  • 2025 – 51,288 miles
  • 2024 – 51,090 miles
  • 2023 – 51,071 miles
  • 2022 – 50,780 miles
  • 2021 – 50,426 miles
  • 2020 – 49,792 miles
  • 2019 – 49,440 miles
  • 2017 – 48,850 miles
  • 2016 – 48,054 miles
  • 2014 – 48,000 miles
  • 2013 – 47,903 miles
  • 2012 – 47,723 miles
  • 2011 – 47,375 miles
  • 2010 – 46,279 miles
  • 2009 – 45,698 miles
  • 2008 – 44,409 miles
  • 2007 – 43,954 miles
  • 2006 – 43,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail52,631 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail52,631 miles (+26)8 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,631 miles
    Test number
    552841171745
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail52,605 miles (+1,317)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,605 miles
    Test number
    733213929867
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass51,288 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    51,288 miles
    Test number
    731611942365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,090 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    51,090 miles
    Test number
    118381999159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake binding slightly while turning wheel by hand.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass51,071 miles (+291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    51,071 miles
    Test number
    461883393267
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass50,780 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    50,780 miles
    Test number
    353272853334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,426 miles (+634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    50,426 miles
    Test number
    625512548866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under trays

  8. Pass49,792 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    49,792 miles
    Test number
    766642144190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,440 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    49,440 miles
    Test number
    773304284295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,850 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,850 miles
    Test number
    576238810459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,144 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,144 miles
    Test number
    491779172232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,054 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,054 miles
    Test number
    214358276893
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass48,000 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,000 miles
    Test number
    985955634372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,903 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,903 miles
    Test number
    645123323377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,723 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    47,723 miles
    Test number
    537014632344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,375 miles (+1,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,375 miles
    Test number
    846023321331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass46,279 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,279 miles
    Test number
    613994040347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,698 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,698 miles
    Test number
    813382439322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,409 miles (+455)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    44,409 miles
    Test number
    692224838354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight movement in steering rack bushes

  20. Pass43,954 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    43,954 miles
    Test number
    393023537331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    43,216 miles
    Test number
    841473636370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 AMV

Does L25 AMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L25 AMV expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L25 AMV?
The MOT on L25 AMV expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L25 AMV done?
L25 AMV was recorded at 52,631 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 474 miles a year.
Has L25 AMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 AMV has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L25 AMV 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 L25 AMV find?
L25 AMV failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 8 major defects and 11 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.; main beam tell-tale not working, and 16 more.

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