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BD53 DZR

2003 Peugeot Partner

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

121,837 mi
Last recorded121,837 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Partner91,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 DZR
MakePeugeot
ModelPartner
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 121,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2025 121,834 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn both edges just within legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

gear linkage badly worn

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 119,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower suspension arm, rear bush slight deterioration and wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack slightly damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both offside and nearside rear inner sills have slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal rubber missing but pedal ribbed not affecting operation

Fail 23 Oct 2024 119,057 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear axle metal brake pipe excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower suspension arm, rear bush slight deterioration and wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack slightly damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both offside and nearside rear inner sills have slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pedal rubber missing but pedal ribbed not affecting operation

Pass 20 Oct 2023 113,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm wearing heavy on inner edge slight distortion to inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint slight dampness around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both offside and nearside rear inner sills slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal rubber missing, pedal ribbed not affecting anti slip

Fail 14 Oct 2023 113,774 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both offside and nearside rear indicators showing white light to rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm wearing heavy on inner edge slight distortion to inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint slight dampness around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both offside and nearside rear inner sills slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal rubber missing, pedal ribbed not affecting anti slip

Pass 21 Oct 2022 105,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed offside outer handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 103,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear axle beam and torsion bar corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 103,145 miles

Rear Brake valve insecure (1.1.7 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear axle beam and torsion bar corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 101,126 miles

offside nearside rear tyres have slight uneven tread wear

slight corrosion on exhaust system

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2020 101,122 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside nearside rear tyres have slight uneven tread wear

slight corrosion on exhaust system

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2019 99,088 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Spare tyre defective under inflated and different size ()

engine under tray fitted

exhaust tail pipe corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres have slight distortion to inner edges

Fail 28 Oct 2019 99,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective under inflated and different size ()

engine under tray fitted

exhaust tail pipe corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres have slight distortion to inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2018 92,940 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 89,521 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 85,543 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,657 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 81,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 77,326 miles

rear beam axle knocking

Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,871 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 69,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 69,099 miles

O/S/F Brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,031 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,939 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 57,667 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 57,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 53,184 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 48,461 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,843 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Partner?

Based on 2,759,357 MOT tests across 244,116 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
244,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,295
Stop lamp not working 52,829
Registration plate lamp not working 47,026
position lamp(s) not working 39,083
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,748
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BD53 DZR is a 2003 Peugeot Partner in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot Partner models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 91,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot Partner fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD53 DZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Partner typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot Partner is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD53 DZR is a 2003 Peugeot Partner, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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