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Aston Martin DB7

Green · Petrol · 1995 · 3,239 cc

L7 DBVMOT history

L7 DBV is a green petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 77,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

L7 DBV green 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 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
77,170 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 DBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 DBV was last recorded at 77,170 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,007 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
163 miles
Average per year
1,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,170 miles
  • 2025 – 77,007 miles
  • 2024 – 76,559 miles
  • 2023 – 76,061 miles
  • 2022 – 75,542 miles
  • 2021 – 75,525 miles
  • 2017 – 74,090 miles
  • 2016 – 73,425 miles
  • 2015 – 70,810 miles
  • 2014 – 67,775 miles
  • 2013 – 65,211 miles
  • 2012 – 62,666 miles
  • 2011 – 60,252 miles
  • 2010 – 55,900 miles
  • 2009 – 51,928 miles
  • 2008 – 49,157 miles
  • 2007 – 47,859 miles
  • 2006 – 46,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,170 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.

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,170 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    77,170 miles
    Test number
    415120434460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,007 miles (+448)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    77,007 miles
    Test number
    473687303362
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,559 miles (+498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,559 miles
    Test number
    733924329761
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bpth rear (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass76,061 miles (+519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    76,061 miles
    Test number
    433696959543
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass75,542 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,542 miles
    Test number
    482406989820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor under pedals (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis repairs covered in underseal

  6. Fail75,525 miles (+1,435)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,525 miles
    Test number
    576093882134
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor under pedals (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside trailing ams (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,090 miles (+665)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,090 miles
    Test number
    310214212781
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens deteriorated, slightly affecting the beam image
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread deteriorated / cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens deteriorated, slightly affecting the beam image
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass73,425 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,425 miles
    Test number
    211205679443
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all six coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail73,419 miles (+6)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,419 miles
    Test number
    140711449458
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail73,413 miles (+2,603)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,413 miles
    Test number
    239695054724
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing marked with crayon (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image visible (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing marked with crayon (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all six coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass70,810 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,810 miles
    Test number
    238503378799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,809 miles (+3,034)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,809 miles
    Test number
    513643580263
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass67,775 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,775 miles
    Test number
    339322174233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail67,775 miles (+2,564)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,775 miles
    Test number
    338089554241
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass65,211 miles (+55)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,211 miles
    Test number
    145652213249
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Fail65,156 miles (+2,490)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,156 miles
    Test number
    225730603215
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass62,666 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,666 miles
    Test number
    365773762116
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine warning light ON
    • NoteNearside rear arm bush has play
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  18. Fail62,666 miles (+2,414)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,666 miles
    Test number
    919231462146
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine warning light ON
    • NoteNearside rear arm bush has play
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  19. Pass60,252 miles (+4,352)8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,252 miles
    Test number
    278781581489
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteOffside rear wheel arche corroded
    • NotePlay in steering rack bushes

  20. Pass55,900 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,900 miles
    Test number
    210313210470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,881 miles (+3,953)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,881 miles
    Test number
    140188580492
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass51,928 miles (+2,771)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,928 miles
    Test number
    150991999002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass49,157 miles (+1,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,157 miles
    Test number
    243422498011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass47,859 miles (+1,127)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,859 miles
    Test number
    110381647159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,732 miles
    Test number
    130586216101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 DBV

Does L7 DBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 DBV is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 DBV?
The MOT on L7 DBV is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 DBV done?
L7 DBV was recorded at 77,170 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 1,536 miles a year.
Has L7 DBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 DBV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L7 DBV 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 L7 DBV find?
L7 DBV passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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