Peugeot 307 LX HDI (2003)
2003 Peugeot 307 LX HDI
CarHunch analysed 223 real MOT records for the 2003 Peugeot 307 LX HDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2003 Peugeot 307 HDi is a reliability concern—just 49% of examples pass their MOT first time, nearly 31 percentage points below the UK average of 80%. The good news is that dangerous defects are extremely rare (0%), so while these cars need work, they're not fundamentally unsafe.
At 153,000 miles median, these are genuinely high-mileage vehicles for their age, and the 0.68 average failures per car tell you to expect regular repair bills rather than occasional fixes. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the diesel engine, gearbox, and suspension, since that's where the failures are concentrated.
What to check before buying a 2003 Peugeot 307 LX HDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 222 | 49% | 0.68 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 Peugeot 307 LX HDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2003 Peugeot 307 LX HDI vehicles fall between 133,465 and 173,793 miles.
2003 Peugeot 307 LX HDI — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (10% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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