2014 Aston Martin DB9 5.9L Petrol · LT14 HTF

The 2014 Aston Martin DB9 presents a stable and improving roadworthiness profile, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 24 March 2026 at 31,446 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean sheet is significant. It follows a pattern of largely defect-free testing stretching back to 2022, with only a single minor advisory in March 2024 for a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit. The trend is clearly positive, suggesting the current custodian has maintained the car to a high standard and addressed any emerging issues before they escalated into failures. The mileage accumulation tells a story of sparing use. Across roughly twelve years, the car has covered approximately 2,620 miles per year, well below the UK average. The intervals between tests reveal a notable jump of 3,622 miles between March 2023 and March 2024, followed by a much larger leap of 3,604 miles in the single year from March 2024 to March 2025, then a more modest 1,304 miles in the final quarter-year to March 2026. That acceleration in 2024 and 2025 suggests the car moved from occasional use to more regular driving, which can actually benefit a grand tourer of this type by keeping seals lubricated, fluids circulating, and preventing the flat-spotting and moisture ingress that plague vehicles left standing for extended periods. The 2024 advisory regarding nearside rear tyre wear is worth noting but not alarming. Edge wear on a rear tyre of a high-performance rear-drive car can indicate aggressive use, underinflation, or mild suspension geometry drift, yet the fact that no tyre defects appeared in the subsequent two tests suggests the issue was corrected promptly. The 2025 test noted undertrays fitted obscuring some components, a common and acceptable condition, though a buyer should verify those trays are not concealing fluid leaks or corrosion behind a clean exterior presentation. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on areas the MOT cannot fully assess. Examine the subframes, suspension mounting points, and inner wing arches for any signs of surface corrosion or structural compromise, as these aluminium-intensive structures can still suffer at welded joints. Check the condition of suspension bushes and drop links, the integrity of the exhaust system from manifold to rear silencers, and the condition of brake discs and pads given the car's performance capability and relatively light use that can lead to disc corrosion from standing. A thorough test drive at speed will reveal any drivetrain vibration, gearbox hesitation, or binding brakes that a static inspection cannot detect.