2021 Peugeot Boxer 335 PRO L2H2 Bhdi 2.2L Diesel · FP71 CLV

A recurring advisory on the offside front tyre is the only mechanical footnote in this Peugeot Boxer's MOT record, with the same cut advisory appearing at both the 2024-10-24 and 2025-11-12 tests, the latter being the most recent pass. The fact that the defect location is identical across two consecutive tests suggests a localised issue, such as a sharp contact point on the kerbing or a debris-strike area, rather than a gradual wear pattern across the tread face. No other advisories, failures, or component-specific defects have been logged by DVSA across either examination, which indicates that the braking system, suspension linkages, exhaust, lighting, and structural integrity areas have all remained within roadworthy thresholds to date. Recorded mileage stands at 9,982 miles across approximately five years of registration, equating to an annual accumulation of under 2,000 miles. This is notably low for a commercial L2H2 panel van of this type, particularly one that would typically be expected to cover substantial mileage in service use. Such a low figure can point to either genuinely light commercial duty, extended periods of standing, or a possible under-recording of use, and the mechanical implications differ in each case. Light running with regular warm-up cycles is generally kind to the engine and gearbox internals, yet extended standing periods can accelerate deterioration of undercarried components such as brake discs corroding on the friction surface, suspension bushes stiffening or bonding to their sleeves, and the diesel fuel system developing condensation-related concerns. The test record shows the vehicle has been presented for MOT in consecutive years without a multi-year lay-up gap, suggesting it has remained in active use, though the low mileage still warrants closer physical inspection of those standing-still-sensitive items. For a prospective buyer, the priority on inspection should be the front offside tyre area itself, as two consecutive advisories on the same wheel position warrant close scrutiny of the sidewall, tread shoulder, and inner tread face for any evidence of damage progression or alignment of the cut with kerbing contact. Given the low mileage, particular attention should be paid to the brake discs, especially on the rear axle, where surface corrosion and lipping can develop rapidly even on lightly used vehicles; on a test drive, listen for any scraping, vibration through the steering, or pulling to one side under braking. The suspension should be exercised over uneven surfaces to detect any knocking or clonking that would suggest perished or seized bushes, particularly at the front anti-roll bar and lower control arm mountings, and the steering should be checked for free play or any reluctance to self-centre after cornering, which can be a symptom of stiff or seized components after prolonged low-speed use. Finally, verify the service history covers timely fluid and filter changes including diesel fuel filter replacement, as a 2,000-mile-per-year usage pattern combined with urban stop-start duty can still impose contamination load on the fuel system if drain intervals have been stretched.