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Aston Martin DB9

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 5,935 cc

L40 SAEMOT history

L40 SAE is a black petrol Aston Martin DB9 first used on 1 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 65,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

L40 SAE black Aston Martin DB9 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
65,991 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 SAE was last recorded at 65,991 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,756 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
235 miles
Average per year
3,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,991 miles
  • 2025 – 65,756 miles
  • 2024 – 65,478 miles
  • 2023 – 65,274 miles
  • 2022 – 64,377 miles
  • 2021 – 63,780 miles
  • 2020 – 63,348 miles
  • 2019 – 63,163 miles
  • 2018 – 62,663 miles
  • 2016 – 61,641 miles
  • 2015 – 57,019 miles
  • 2014 – 50,695 miles
  • 2013 – 47,426 miles
  • 2012 – 40,922 miles
  • 2011 – 32,209 miles
  • 2010 – 21,654 miles
  • 2009 – 12,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,991 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak rear transaxle area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,991 miles (+235)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    65,991 miles
    Test number
    220287501924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass65,756 miles (+278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,756 miles
    Test number
    783089194328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass65,478 miles (+204)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    65,478 miles
    Test number
    752527060116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS displays defect (vehicle pre 2012)
    • AdvisoryRestricted view under trays fitted

  4. Pass65,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,274 miles
    Test number
    211146373662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,247 miles (+870)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,247 miles
    Test number
    853993179176
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass64,377 miles (+597)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,377 miles
    Test number
    275557500556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,780 miles (+432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,780 miles
    Test number
    724963881215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  8. Pass63,348 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,348 miles
    Test number
    626423701924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight leak rear transaxle area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail63,348 miles (+185)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,348 miles
    Test number
    243068241734
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight leak rear transaxle area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass63,163 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    63,163 miles
    Test number
    901865588813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,663 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,663 miles
    Test number
    680277155177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,641 miles (+4,622)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,641 miles
    Test number
    270761887509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,019 miles (+6,324)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,019 miles
    Test number
    388142315210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,695 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,695 miles
    Test number
    898801524223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,426 miles
    Test number
    918442513285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,426 miles (+6,504)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,426 miles
    Test number
    606572613279
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass40,922 miles (+8,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,922 miles
    Test number
    448575532296
    • 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)

  18. Pass32,209 miles (+10,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,209 miles
    Test number
    768596731235
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass21,654 miles (+9,298)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,654 miles
    Test number
    322207330275
    • NoteO.S WIPER SPLIT

  20. Pass12,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    12,356 miles
    Test number
    202576829274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 SAE

Does L40 SAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SAE is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 SAE?
The MOT on L40 SAE is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 SAE done?
L40 SAE was recorded at 65,991 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 3,177 miles a year.
Has L40 SAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SAE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 SAE 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 SAE find?
L40 SAE passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear nail in tyre; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracked, and 3 more.

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