2004 Aston Martin DB7 5.9L Petrol · SP04 AML

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the MOT history indicates a shift from perfect records to reactive maintenance. While the car passed its most recent test in April 2026 at 42,896 miles, this followed a failure just eight days prior. The failure revealed critical safety-related issues regarding tyre tread depth alongside mechanical suspension wear. The presence of worn rear trailing arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkages suggests that the rubber components are beginning to reach the end of their service life despite the low overall mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,950 miles per year. Data shows a consistent period of clean inspections between 2023 and 2025, where the car covered 6,544 miles without a single defect. However, the jump of nearly 4,000 miles between April 2025 and April 2026 indicates a recent increase in usage. This low-use pattern often leads to the degradation of rubber bushings and seals due to age and dry-rot cracking rather than mechanical wear from high distance. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear suspension geometry, as the tester flagged play in both the trailing arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkages. The slight play noted in the rear wheel bearings during the April 2026 failure also requires close monitoring to ensure the bearings have not progressed toward imminent failure. Because the failure on both rear tyres at 1.6mm suggests basic consumable maintenance was neglected prior to the last test, attention should also be paid to cracking in aged rubber components and corrosion on brake lines, which are common issues for vehicles that sit for extended periods.