2002 Aston Martin DB7 5.9L Petrol · 64 TOM

This Aston Martin DB7 remains roadworthy as of its most recent MOT on 21 May 2026, passing with the same pattern of minor oil leaks and surface corrosion that has persisted across the entire five-year record. The maintenance trend is broadly stable rather than actively worsening, though the corrosion advisories are slowly expanding in scope. In the May 2026 test the tester flagged corrosion on the front and rear sub-frames, front and rear anti-roll bars, and the central brake pipe, all noted as not seriously weakened. The rear coil spring corrosion seen in 2024 and 2025 has dropped off the latest advisory list, which may indicate those springs were replaced, but the underlying theme is clear: this car has lived with persistent structural surface corrosion for at least the last four years without any single component crossing into dangerous territory. Mileage data is not available, so no assessment of annual mileage accumulation or unusual gaps can be drawn from the record. The MOT tests themselves fall at roughly annual intervals, with the April 2022, April 2023, April 2024, May 2025, and May 2026 entries suggesting a consistent yearly cycle rather than long periods of inactivity or sudden high-mileage use. A buyer should treat the underbody as the primary inspection focus. The repeated sub-frame, anti-roll bar, and suspension arm corrosion advisories across 2023 and 2024 point to a car that has spent time in conditions promoting surface rust, whether from road salt, damp storage, or both. The central brake pipe has been flagged as corroded and covered in grease or other material in three of the last four tests, which raises the question of whether the pipe is genuinely deteriorating or simply contaminated and poorly inspected. A thorough physical inspection of all three brake lines, including where they pass through the sub-frame mounting points, is essential. The front and rear coil springs were flagged for corrosion in 2023 and 2025 but not in 2026, so confirming whether replacements were fitted or whether the corrosion was simply reclassified matters for ongoing suspension integrity. The persistent minor oil leak, noted in every test since 2022, should be traced to its source, likely a rocker cover gasket or oil feed pipe, as even minor leaks can worsen with age on a car of this value.