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LD03 ELX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

127,190 mi
Last recorded127,190 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 ELX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 127,190 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 112,001 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 95,196 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 81,418 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 81,382 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 68,812 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,531 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,795 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 42,415 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 42,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,676 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 41,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,965 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 39,838 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 39,838 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,548 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 36,912 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,912 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 34,242 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 34,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 31,809 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,312 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,089 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 20,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 16,513 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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LD03 ELX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD03 ELX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LD03 ELX registered?

LD03 ELX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is LD03 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD03 ELX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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