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LR53 NLK

2003 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,838 mi
Last recorded165,838 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 NLK
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 165,838 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 165,820 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight Crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slight Crack (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 164,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned tie bar ball joint (2.1.3 (e))

n/s/f/wing mirror tapped.

Fail 3 Dec 2019 164,350 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned tie bar ball joint (2.1.3 (e))

n/s/f/wing mirror tapped.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 163,005 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 162,985 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2017 160,996 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 160,994 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s jacking points (floor ) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 158,459 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 158,404 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 156,157 miles

front brake pipes corroded

offside lower ball joint slight play

Fail 20 Nov 2015 156,154 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pipes corroded

offside lower ball joint slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2014 153,856 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 153,855 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 151,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight misting of oil under the engine bay

wheel nuts are not visable

Pass 17 Nov 2012 149,335 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2011 146,361 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 146,361 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 143,284 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 143,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 139,622 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak gearbox side

rear body covered with wood floor

Pass 9 Nov 2009 139,622 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak gearbox side

rear body covered with wood floor

Pass 10 Nov 2008 136,203 miles

gear box has a oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2007 132,859 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 132,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 128,887 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 128,887 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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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LR53 NLK is a 2003 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LR53 NLK, 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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LR53 NLK is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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