Peugeot Partner 600 LX D (2003)

126 real MOT outcomes analysed • 20.5% first-time pass rate

2003 Peugeot Partner 600 LX D

CarHunch analysed 126 real MOT records for the 2003 Peugeot Partner 600 LX D. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2003 Peugeot Partner diesel is a serious reliability concern — just 20.5% pass on the first attempt, far below the UK average of 80%. None of the 126 vehicles analysed recorded dangerous defects, which is the one bright spot, but the median CarHunch score of 35 tells you these vans need work.

At 154,000 miles on average, these are genuinely tired machines with 0.28 failures per vehicle on test, suggesting wear across multiple systems rather than one glaring weak point. If you're considering one, budget for repairs and get a pre-purchase inspection from a diesel specialist — the first-time pass rate makes it clear these vans are well past their straightforward ownership phase.

Below average reliability 59.5% below UK average
20.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
153,465
typical mileage
119,468–176,779 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.28
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2003 Peugeot Partner 600 LX D

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.

Before you buy a Peugeot Partner 600 LX D

MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.

Inspection ClickMechanic Have a qualified mechanic check this car before you commit to buying

CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.

Mileage Distribution

Most 2003 Peugeot Partner 600 LX D 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.

119,468
low mileage
153,465
typical
176,779
high mileage

Half of all 2003 Peugeot Partner 600 LX D vehicles fall between 119,468 and 176,779 miles.

2003 Peugeot Partner 600 LX D — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (34% of peak).

32 11 2018 2022

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2022.

MOT History Averages

1.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.28
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

Found a specific Peugeot Partner 600 LX D?

Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.

UK

Other model years — Peugeot Partner 600 LX D:

2004 2005