2020 Peugeot Boxer 335 PRO L2H2 Bhdi 2.2L Diesel · SH70 DGF

With 93,024 miles covered in six years, this Peugeot Boxer 335 PRO has been worked exceptionally hard, and the MOT record reflects a clear pattern of brake-related wear that any commercial buyer must take seriously. The most recent test on 18 February 2026 recorded a clean pass with no advisories, which is reassuring on the surface, but looking back to October 2023 the rear brake pads were found at less than 1.5 mm thick and classified as Dangerous, accompanied by a Major headlamp aim defect on the nearside, a pitted offside rear brake disc advisory, thinning front brake pads, and an inoperative offside registration plate lamp. That the front pads were thinning while the rears had effectively worn down to the backing plate in under three years confirms this van has been carrying heavy loads or undergoing heavy braking cycles, and the absence of any further brake advisories on the 2026 test means the components fitted at or after the October 2023 failure should be carefully inspected for bedding, quality, and even wear. The annual mileage of around 15,500 miles is well above average for a panel van of this age and points to sustained commercial or fleet use rather than the gentler stop-start duty cycle of a tradesperson running between local jobs. This kind of accumulated distance places additional demand on the clutch, dual-mass flywheel, turbocharger, EGR system, and DPF, all of which see accelerated soot loading and thermal stress under continuous loaded running. There are no large gaps in the testing history that would suggest prolonged storage, so the mechanical picture is one of a continuously worked vehicle rather than one suffering from lay-up related corrosion or dried seals, though the high annual accumulation means suspension components, wheel bearings, propshaft joints (if applicable to the drive configuration), and engine mounts should be assumed to be closer to end-of-life than the calendar age alone would suggest. Given the rear brake pad failure and disc wear advisories, particular attention must be paid to the braking system during any inspection. On a test drive, listen for any metallic scraping or grinding from the rear corners that might indicate pads fitted at the 2023 repair have worn prematurely or that the caliper slides or pistons are binding. Pull firmly on the handbrake to check it holds on an incline without creeping, as rear brake mechanisms on Boxers can seize or stretch with frequent heavy loading, and feel for any pulling to one side under braking which could indicate a sticking caliper following the previous pad replacement. Inspect the offside rear disc surface visually for lipping, hot spots, or uneven patina, and check that the nearside headlamp aim remains within tolerance, as a recurrence would suggest a faulty adjuster mechanism or a heavier front-end load bias. Beyond the documented items, the high-mileage diesel drivetrain warrants specific checks: listen for any rattle or hesitation from the DPF during a sustained drive, particularly on a sustained 30 to 40 minute motorway run where regen cycles should complete cleanly, and check for excessive smoke on startup or under load which would indicate turbo or injector wear. Inspect the front suspension arms, drop links, and anti-roll bar bushes for play, as Boxer vans of this mileage commonly develop clonks over speed humps and uneven road surfaces. Examine the underside, particularly the subframe, brake lines, and fuel lines, for any surface corrosion consistent with winter road salt exposure, and check for any oil misting around the cam cover, oil filter housing, and turbo plumbing. Given the documented rear brake pad wear to a dangerous level within the last service interval, a buyer should also verify the date and mileage stamp of the rear brake components and request confirmation that the work was carried out to manufacturer specification, as a repeat occurrence within the next MOT cycle would be a significant concern for a vehicle still in active service.