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DA53 RNZ

2003 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,205 mi
Last recorded167,205 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 RNZ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2026 167,205 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside is lower in effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger and inner sill/ jacking point, has corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill opposite fuel tank has corroded through and has an inadequate repair with body filler (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger/jacking point has corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside, coating on lenses are deteriorated and going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 hoses from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, all four leaf spring anchor brackets are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis/ structure around rear leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 167,194 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 167,194 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 167,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 166,396 miles

Nearside Washer Pipe Split

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 166,396 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Washer Pipe Split

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 165,875 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 165,856 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 164,429 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 164,419 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 163,549 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 162,347 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 161,924 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 161,254 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 160,753 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front greased (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear casing deterioating (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear casing deterioating (4.1.E.1)

chassis/body plate repairs/underseal

vehicle weight plate missing/not visible.

steering lock/key broken (key not retained in ignition switch when vehicle running.

Fail 21 Oct 2015 160,707 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front greased (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear casing deterioating (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear casing deterioating (4.1.E.1)

chassis/body plate repairs/underseal

vehicle weight plate missing/not visible.

steering lock/key broken (key not retained in ignition switch when vehicle running.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 159,726 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 159,726 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 154,267 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 153,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SCORED/CORRODED

Pass 26 Mar 2012 147,360 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 147,357 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 139,166 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 131,787 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 118,847 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 100,180 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 94,566 miles

all brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

Fail 3 Jan 2007 94,562 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DA53 RNZ is a 2003 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DA53 RNZ, 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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DA53 RNZ is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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