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Aston Martin DB7

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 5,935 cc

V12 LDCMOT history

V12 LDC is a blue petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 13 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 48,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2023.

V12 LDC blue 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 6 Jun 2024
Mileage
48,970 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 LDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 LDC was last recorded at 48,970 miles on 7 Jun 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,967 miles · 20 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 48,970 miles
  • 2019 – 48,741 miles
  • 2017 – 48,392 miles
  • 2015 – 47,676 miles
  • 2014 – 47,021 miles
  • 2013 – 46,255 miles
  • 2011 – 45,809 miles
  • 2010 – 43,563 miles
  • 2009 – 42,257 miles
  • 2008 – 40,441 miles
  • 2007 – 36,571 miles
  • 2005 – 35,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,970 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • O/s/f tyre has a cut on inner wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,970 miles17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    48,970 miles
    Test number
    863998183922
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail48,970 miles (+3)1 major2 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,970 miles
    Test number
    658308844453
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail48,967 miles (+226)3 major1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,967 miles
    Test number
    657720362664
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass48,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,741 miles
    Test number
    124699435959
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail48,741 miles (+349)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,741 miles
    Test number
    374415319423
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass48,392 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,392 miles
    Test number
    799589126637
    • AdvisoryCoolant leaking from header tank
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail48,392 miles (+716)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,392 miles
    Test number
    183243110366
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leaking from header tank
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass47,676 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,676 miles
    Test number
    947158802965
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre has a cut on inner wall

  9. Fail47,671 miles (+650)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,671 miles
    Test number
    788065661148
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre has a cut on inner wall

  10. Pass47,021 miles (+766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,021 miles
    Test number
    589711854226
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass46,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,255 miles
    Test number
    547327023162
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail46,255 miles (+446)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,255 miles
    Test number
    409334823158
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass45,809 miles (+6)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,809 miles
    Test number
    796403981247
    • NoteAirbag Light
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail45,803 miles (+2,240)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,803 miles
    Test number
    366431281442
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAirbag Light
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteParking Brake Light Stays On

  15. Pass43,563 miles (+38)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,563 miles
    Test number
    661231740190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteDiff front stabilizers not secure
    • NoteHand brake light staying on
    • NoteRear discs slightly rusty and worn

  16. Fail43,525 miles (+1,268)3 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,525 miles
    Test number
    754483430181
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteDiff front stabilizers not secure
    • NoteHand brake light staying on
    • NoteRear discs slightly rusty and worn

  17. Pass42,257 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,257 miles
    Test number
    390136129109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,441 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,441 miles
    Test number
    640906838190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,571 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,571 miles
    Test number
    294319427410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,532 miles (+1,207)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    36,532 miles
    Test number
    713542207089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    35,325 miles
    Test number
    252337845357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 LDC

Does V12 LDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V12 LDC expired on 6 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V12 LDC?
The MOT on V12 LDC expired on 6 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V12 LDC done?
V12 LDC was recorded at 48,970 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2023, an average of 781 miles a year.
Has V12 LDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 LDC has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on V12 LDC 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 V12 LDC find?
V12 LDC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2023 with 17 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; hydraulic leak, but not excessive, and 14 more.

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