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2005 Aston Martin DB9 5.9L Petrol · RX55 PHV

RX55 PHV

2005 Aston Martin DB9 (5.9L, petrol). First registered 05 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 82,464 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
ASTON MARTIN DB9
Year / Origin
2005 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20 Nov 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
82,464 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 5.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20 Nov 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
5935cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by its three consecutive clean MOT passes. The most recent test conducted in November 2025 at 82,464 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets all statutory requirements for road use. This follows a clean record in 2024 and 2023, suggesting that the mechanical and structural components have been maintained to a high standard recently. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a twenty-one-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,900 miles per year. Data shows a significant two-year gap between May 2021 and May 2023, during which the car covered only 1,690 miles. Since then, usage has increased slightly, with nearly 4,000 miles recorded in the final 24-month period. This low annual mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, though the long periods of standing often lead to issues with rubber-based components, perished seals, and the degradation of brake fluids. A buyer should focus on the single failure recorded in May 2023 at 78,694 miles, although the vehicle passed shortly thereafter without further recorded faults. Because the car sits stationary for long durations, a physical inspection must verify the condition of the suspension bushes and control arm joints, which can crack from age rather than distance. One should also check the brake discs for surface corrosion and the calipers for seizing, as low-use vehicles frequently suffer from uneven braking performance. The structural integrity of the chassis appears sound based on the lack of corrosion advisories ever issued in the provided history.

RX55 PHV Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
  • 82,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Aston Martin Aston Martin DB9

Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

RX55 PHV Mileage History

  1. 02/05/202378,694 mi
  2. 07/09/202378,772 mi+78 mi
  3. 21/11/202481,582 mi+2,810 mi
  4. 21/11/202582,464 mi+882 mi

Average of roughly 1,474 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

RX55 PHV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 24 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Aston Martin Db9 (RX55 PHV) between May 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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