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YL03 PLN

2003 Renault Master

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

138,904 mi
Last recorded138,904 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 PLN
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 138,904 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement lever at caliper. (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Number plate lights do not illuminate the rear number plate.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen cracked but is not affecting drivers view.

Pass 17 Jan 2025 125,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 121,788 miles

Slight power steering leak

Pass 17 Dec 2020 120,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 116,172 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 109,116 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 109,115 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected next to suspension and exhaust (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 108,939 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 108,936 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired Broken with light lens (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working Lens broken/bulb smashed (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete Damaged (6.3.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working damaged (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 108,259 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear and nearside centre sidemarker lights not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Oct 2016 108,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part bracket insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear and nearside centre sidemarker lights not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2015 106,745 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose bracket loose,bolt missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside centre and rear sidemarker lights not working

windscreen damaged at top

Fail 26 Oct 2015 106,737 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u bolts (2.4.B.7b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake hose bracket loose,bolt missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside centre and rear sidemarker lights not working

windscreen damaged at top

Pass 23 Sep 2014 102,122 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 102,118 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 95,511 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 91,306 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 79,347 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,891 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust heatsheild loose

n/sr light lens cracked

o/sf inboard cv boot split

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 18 Jun 2010 77,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust heatsheild loose

n/sr light lens cracked

o/sf inboard cv boot split

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Jun 2009 71,013 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heatsheild loose

gear box oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2009 71,006 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heatsheild loose

gear box oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 65,141 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 62,059 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2007 50,352 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 39,376 miles

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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YL03 PLN is a 2003 Renault Master in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YL03 PLN, 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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YL03 PLN is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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