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Peugeot 406

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,905 cc

L3 GPWMOT history

L3 GPW is a green diesel Peugeot 406 first used on 28 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 167,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
167,746 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 GPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Peugeot
Model
406
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,905 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 GPW was last recorded at 167,746 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 6,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2016: 104,242 miles, lower than 134,769 miles on 21 Jan 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
161,692 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,054 miles
Average per year
4,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,746 miles
  • 2024 – 161,692 miles
  • 2023 – 159,502 miles
  • 2022 – 157,077 miles
  • 2021 – 154,932 miles
  • 2020 – 152,280 miles
  • 2019 – 149,600 miles
  • 2018 – 146,263 miles
  • 2017 – 143,307 miles
  • 2016 – 140,264 miles
  • 2015 – 134,769 miles
  • 2014 – 129,210 miles
  • 2013 – 123,833 miles
  • 2012 – 117,679 miles
  • 2011 – 112,112 miles
  • 2010 – 106,852 miles
  • 2009 – 100,253 miles
  • 2008 – 94,007 miles
  • 2007 – 83,724 miles
  • 2006 – 77,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,746 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear suspension components corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear exhaust rear silencer has small leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,746 miles (+6,054)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    167,746 miles
    Test number
    674730575466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass161,692 miles (+2,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    161,692 miles
    Test number
    778829695890
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,502 miles (+2,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    159,502 miles
    Test number
    137960515218
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass157,077 miles (+2,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    157,077 miles
    Test number
    901480221988
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass154,932 miles (+2,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,932 miles
    Test number
    100692253046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass152,280 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,280 miles
    Test number
    723012468852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass149,600 miles (+3,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    149,600 miles
    Test number
    423778804339
    • AdvisoryOuter Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills corroded both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass146,263 miles (+2,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    146,263 miles
    Test number
    225844857180
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroding
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroding

  9. Pass143,307 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    143,307 miles
    Test number
    995759919340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail143,295 miles (+3,031)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,295 miles
    Test number
    463110166693
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroding

  11. Pass140,264 miles (+36,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    140,264 miles
    Test number
    861000580927
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rear silencer has small leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  12. Fail104,242 miles (-30,527)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,242 miles
    Test number
    536136981088
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rear silencer has small leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  13. Pass134,769 miles (+5,559)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    134,769 miles
    Test number
    785341925077
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass129,210 miles (+5,377)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    129,210 miles
    Test number
    929084214081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded.

  15. Pass123,833 miles (+6,154)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    123,833 miles
    Test number
    106607413080
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteSlight bind to O/S/R wheel

  16. Pass117,679 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    117,679 miles
    Test number
    728546912088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail117,606 miles (+5,494)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,606 miles
    Test number
    299730612021
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake disc inner faces corroded and pitted

  18. Pass112,112 miles (+5,260)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    112,112 miles
    Test number
    956578411097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass106,852 miles (+6,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    106,852 miles
    Test number
    603623610027
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass100,253 miles (+6,246)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    100,253 miles
    Test number
    241563619007
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass94,007 miles (+10,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    94,007 miles
    Test number
    302521728008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass83,724 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    83,724 miles
    Test number
    131582427012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail83,702 miles (+5,916)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,702 miles
    Test number
    271087517044
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  24. Pass77,786 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    77,786 miles
    Test number
    113766416032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHi level brake light has a section not working.

  25. Fail77,762 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,762 miles
    Test number
    924166316091
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHi level brake light has one section inoperative.

Questions about L3 GPW

Does L3 GPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 GPW is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 GPW?
The MOT on L3 GPW is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 GPW done?
L3 GPW was recorded at 167,746 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 4,523 miles a year.
Has L3 GPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 GPW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on L3 GPW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 GPW find?
L3 GPW passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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