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NL03 RZX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,024 mi
Last recorded121,024 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 RZX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 121,024 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 119,905 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 119,149 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 117,950 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 116,432 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 114,483 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 113,533 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2020 113,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 110,938 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 108,081 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 105,853 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 105,853 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 104,295 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 102,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 99,937 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 97,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Feb 2012 95,264 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 92,729 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 89,780 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 88,276 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 84,964 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 73,987 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 57,692 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 57,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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NL03 RZX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NL03 RZX, 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 NL03 RZX registered?

NL03 RZX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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