2003 Peugeot 406 2.0L Diesel · KW03 NLR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of mechanical neglect and reactive repairing. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 108,493 miles, this followed a failure just three days prior due to serious issues including a leaking offside power steering rack and a major fluid leak from the offside rear shock absorber. The persistence of advisories regarding pitted brake discs, corroded brake pipes, and deteriorating exhaust mountings suggests that components are only addressed when they reach a failure threshold rather than through preventative maintenance. At 108,493 miles, this 23-year-old Peugeot shows low annual mileage, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evident in the record. Between August 2023 at 98,351 miles and July 2024 at 103,642 miles, the car covered only 5,291 miles, yet the tester noted perishing tyres and corro brake pipes, indicating the vehicle suffers more from age than from high-frequency use. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The recurring mention of corroded brake pipes running from front to rear indicates a high risk of structural corrosion that could eventually lead to sudden fluid loss. The power steering rack leak identified in 2025 should be verified to ensure the repair was effective, as these are costly components. Additionally, the exhaust flexi-joint and mounting require close attention as they have been flagged for leaks and defects across multiple years, suggesting an ongoing failure of the exhaust system.