Peugeot 807 (2003)
2003 Peugeot 807
CarHunch analysed 3,129 real MOT records for the 2003 Peugeot 807.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2003 Peugeot 807 is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 68.6% versus the national 80%—a real concern for buyers. More worryingly, over a third of these vehicles (33.6%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point, which is well above acceptable thresholds and suggests systemic mechanical issues in the model.
At an average mileage of 84,594 miles for a 21-year-old van, these examples are well-used but not exceptional for their age, so the poor pass rate reflects genuine durability problems rather than simply high-mileage wear. With an average of 4.65 failures per test and 15.1 advisories, buyers should budget for substantial and frequent repairs—have a pre-purchase inspection done by someone who knows Peugeot vans, and factor in ongoing maintenance costs before committing.
The 2003 Peugeot 807 has a below-average first-time pass rate (68.6% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.
These stats describe 3,129 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 3,129 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003.
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Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.9 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
Before you buy a 2003 Peugeot 807
Based on MOT data from 3,129 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (83%) | 2,593 | 68.9% | 4.52 |
| Petrol (17%) | 532 | 67% | 5.29 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 11,027 Peugeot 807 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 Peugeot 807 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2003 Peugeot 807 vehicles fall between 64,731 and 102,071 miles.
2003 Peugeot 807 — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 5% of 2003 Peugeot 807s are still active.
Numbers are declining — 94 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (5% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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