2016 Peugeot Expert 2.0L Diesel · LM65 LLP

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 20 January 2025 with several advisories and one minor defect recorded, which suggests that while the van was roadworthy at the time of test, there are outstanding items that warrant the buyer's attention. Examining the broader history, the maintenance trend cannot be described as stable; rather, it is showing a pattern of recurring and recurring-style issues. The 14 January 2025 test recorded a failure only six days prior to the pass, with major defects including an emissions exceedance, a split offside drive shaft CV boot, a headlamp aim defect, and an inoperative position lamp. Similar drive shaft boot deterioration has appeared repeatedly on the offside front outer joint in both 2022 and 2023, and emissions exceedances were also flagged in 2022. This pattern points to a recurring vulnerability in the drivetrain gaiters and a possible underlying engine management or exhaust catalyst issue rather than isolated one-off failures. With around 79,361 miles recorded on a ten-year-old van, the average annual mileage works out at roughly 7,900 miles, which is on the lower side for a commercial vehicle of this type and suggests periods of either light use or extended standing. The MOT record itself is relatively thin given the mileage span, which may reflect gaps in testing history, periods off the road, or simply intermittent commercial use. Mechanically, lower-than-typical annual mileage for a van of this age can be a mixed blessing, as reduced driving allows brake discs to corrode and bind, dampen suspension bushes through lack of articulation, and accelerate tyre perishing from age rather than wear. The recorded advisories on brake disc pitting and front brake pad wear from the 2021 test align with this scenario, suggesting that although the vehicle may not have covered huge distances, the braking system had already shown surface deterioration consistent with standing periods interspersed with use. Given the recurring drive shaft CV gaiter failures on the offside front, a prospective buyer should carry out a close visual inspection of both outer and inner CV boots for splits, grease loss, or perished rubber, and during the test drive listen for clicking or knocking noises when turning at full lock, which would indicate worn CV joints beyond the boot stage. The steering rack inner joint play flagged in the 2025 advisory should also be checked by rocking the steering wheel with the engine running and the vehicle stationary, listening for clonks or feeling for slack. The emissions exceedance warrants confirmation that any fault codes have been resolved and that the diesel particulate filter has been properly regenerated; on test, the vehicle should accelerate cleanly with no hesitation, excessive smoke, or warning lights illuminated. Brake pedal feel should be firm and progressive, and a check underneath for any seized calipers or binding handbrake mechanism is advisable given the front brake disc pitting recorded in 2021. Tyre condition deserves particular attention on this vehicle. The 2025 advisories noted edge wear on the offside front, a perished nearside rear tyre due to age, and a screw in the nearside rear tyre, all of which suggest the rubber is reaching the end of its useful life regardless of tread depth. At ten years old, even tyres with reasonable tread should be carefully inspected for sidewall cracking and perishing, as calendar age degrades the compound independently of mileage. The windscreen wiper blade defect noted at the 2025 test should also be confirmed rectified, and general age-related items such as the 12V battery health, timing belt or chain service interval verification, coolant and brake fluid replacement history, and the condition of suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and coil springs should all be physically inspected. A thorough underbody check for corrosion, particularly around structural mounting points, and verification of full service history stamps will help confirm whether this van has been conscientiously maintained or simply passed through tests with minimal intervention between its recurring advisories.