2007 Aston Martin DB9 5.9L Petrol · 1 GLR

The 2007 Aston Martin DB9 presents a stable and largely improving maintenance trend, culminating in a pass at its most recent MOT on 17 November 2025 at 37,622 miles. The only defect noted during this latest test was a non-working offside headlight washer, a minor electrical fault that does not compromise structural integrity or mechanical safety. Prior to this, the vehicle passed cleanly in October 2022, indicating a period of reliable operation. While the 2023 and 2024 tests recorded advisories regarding tyre condition, the absence of new tyre defects in the 2025 test suggests the previous concerns were addressed, pointing toward attentive upkeep rather than neglect. With 37,622 miles recorded over roughly nineteen years, the DB9 has covered an average of approximately 1,980 miles annually, confirming exceptionally light use. The mileage progression between tests reinforces this low-utilization pattern. Between the October 2021 test at 30,394 miles and the October 2022 test at 32,376 miles, the car traveled just under 2,000 miles. The subsequent intervals show similarly restrained accumulation, covering 1,171 miles by December 2023 and 936 miles by November 2024. Such minimal annual mileage typically limits wear on consumables and drivetrain components, though prolonged periods of standing can introduce its own issues, such as perishing rubber or brake corrosion. A physical inspection should focus heavily on the tyre condition and suspension components, given the recurring advisories in the MOT history. The rear nearside tyre attracted advisories for cuts and sidewall curbing in both November 2024 and December 2023, suggesting the wheel may have sustained impact damage or the owner regularly navigated uneven surfaces carelessly. Although the latest test cleared the tyres, a buyer must verify the sidewalls for fresh cracking or deepening cuts that could lead to sudden deflation. Furthermore, the low mileage and potential for long stationary periods demand a thorough check of the brake discs for surface corrosion and the suspension bushes for perishing. The offside headlight washer fault requires a simple diagnostic check, likely pointing to a blocked jet, a split pipe, or a failed pump.