2003 Peugeot Expert 2.0L Diesel · LV52 TOJ

The Peugeot Expert passed its most recent MOT on 6 November 2025, but the maintenance trend shows persistent, stable deterioration rather than improvement. Since the 2021 failure for a fractured offside front coil spring and a cracked ABS ring — both rectified for the retest — the same cluster of advisories has reappeared annually. Worn rear trailing arm bushes, play in the steering rack inner joints, corroded suspension mounts and perishing rear tyres have been flagged at every test from 2023 through 2025, indicating the owner monitors the minimum standard but defers remedial work until a failure forces the issue. Mileage history is thin after 2022. The last recorded figure stands at 81,738 miles in November 2022, following a modest average of roughly 3,000 to 4,000 miles per year between 2013 and 2022. No mileage was captured at the 2023, 2024 or 2025 tests, so current usage is unknown; however, the consistent advisory profile suggests the van continues to cover regular distance without accelerating wear dramatically. The eight-year gap between the clean 2020 pass and the onset of repeated suspension and corrosion advisories aligns with the vehicle reaching 17 to 18 years of age. A buyer should focus inspection on the rear suspension geometry and subframe integrity. The trailing arm bushes have been worn but within limits for at least five consecutive tests; on a 2003 platform this often precedes sudden excessive movement or bolt seizure. Verify the steering rack inner joints for the play noted since 2023, as this affects directional stability and MOT pass criteria. Probe the suspension mounting points and turret tops for the corrosion recorded since 2023, which can compromise structural attachment. Check the rear tyres for age cracking — the same advisory has persisted three years — and confirm the rear lamp wiring earths are sound, given the recurring "lamp affected by another" fault. Finally, ensure the 2021 coil spring and ABS ring replacements remain intact and free from fresh fracture or sensor faults.