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BU03 OTL

2003 Renault Master

Green Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,171 mi
Last recorded178,171 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 OTL
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 178,171 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 171,117 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 157,463 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 157,463 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 154,540 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 154,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 138,274 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 136,599 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 130,011 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 120,739 miles

both rear inner arches corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Oct 2017 116,324 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 111,947 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 107,337 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 107,335 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper>Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking Front of fuel tank (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 101,775 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 101,775 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 94,339 miles

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

acc damage o/s outer rear

Fail 15 Aug 2013 94,339 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

acc damage o/s outer rear

Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,449 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 85,446 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 76,232 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 76,232 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

3rd stop light not working

Pass 12 Aug 2010 67,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r door runner trim damaged

o/s/r quarter panel damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2008 50,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 39,989 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 30,913 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 30,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover insecure

How Reliable is the Renault Master?

Based on 1,547,762 MOT tests across 123,092 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69,954
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39,852
Registration plate lamp not working 28,076
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,954
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,814
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BU03 OTL is a 2003 Renault Master in Green with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 100,375 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Master fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 OTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Master typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU03 OTL is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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