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Aston Martin DB7

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 5,935 cc

L40 GRDMOT history

L40 GRD is a silver petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 2 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 58,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

L40 GRD 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 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
58,396 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 GRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 GRD was last recorded at 58,396 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,879 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
517 miles
Average per year
1,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,396 miles
  • 2025 – 57,879 miles
  • 2024 – 57,211 miles
  • 2023 – 56,218 miles
  • 2022 – 55,115 miles
  • 2021 – 54,186 miles
  • 2020 – 52,651 miles
  • 2019 – 51,984 miles
  • 2018 – 51,269 miles
  • 2017 – 49,960 miles
  • 2016 – 49,513 miles
  • 2015 – 48,833 miles
  • 2014 – 48,099 miles
  • 2013 – 47,313 miles
  • 2012 – 46,109 miles
  • 2011 – 45,087 miles
  • 2010 – 43,905 miles
  • 2009 – 42,985 miles
  • 2008 – 41,918 miles
  • 2007 – 39,217 miles
  • 2006 – 35,947 miles
  • 2005 – 27,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,396 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,396 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    58,396 miles
    Test number
    934676552292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,879 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    57,879 miles
    Test number
    574409885721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,211 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,211 miles
    Test number
    998336872269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,218 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,218 miles
    Test number
    475598361817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,115 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,115 miles
    Test number
    524508984511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail55,103 miles (+917)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,103 miles
    Test number
    572129999980
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  7. Pass54,186 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,186 miles
    Test number
    718209053380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,651 miles (+667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    52,651 miles
    Test number
    616241494661
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass51,984 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,984 miles
    Test number
    895218818622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,269 miles (+1,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,269 miles
    Test number
    372005482641
    • AdvisorySlight damage o/s/f tyre outer wall
  11. Pass49,960 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,960 miles
    Test number
    922208446647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,513 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,513 miles
    Test number
    371983023129
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall.
  13. Fail49,511 miles (+678)4 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,511 miles
    Test number
    541090343461
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall.
  14. Pass48,833 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,833 miles
    Test number
    615242034306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,099 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,099 miles
    Test number
    998329354295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,313 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,313 miles
    Test number
    786400843257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,109 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,109 miles
    Test number
    619465352236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,087 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,087 miles
    Test number
    999735851224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,905 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,905 miles
    Test number
    592833550219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,985 miles (+1,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,985 miles
    Test number
    503169439260
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  21. Pass41,918 miles (+2,701)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,918 miles
    Test number
    240527568238
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  22. Pass39,217 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,217 miles
    Test number
    361389167297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,947 miles (+8,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,947 miles
    Test number
    870682946268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass27,317 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    27,317 miles
    Test number
    190057225205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about L40 GRD

Does L40 GRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 GRD is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 GRD?
The MOT on L40 GRD is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 GRD done?
L40 GRD was recorded at 58,396 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 1,470 miles a year.
Has L40 GRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 GRD has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 GRD 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 L40 GRD find?
L40 GRD passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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