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SD03 DOW

2005 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

104,655 mi
Last recorded104,655 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 DOW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 104,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 103,768 miles

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

General corrosion on multiple suspension components

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a pin hole but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 103,768 miles

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

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

General corrosion on multiple suspension components

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a pin hole but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 103,714 miles

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))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scoring (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 102,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot pin holed

Offside Front ball joint rubber covered in sealer

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

lamp lens in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2022 100,826 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded slightly (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all shock casings corroded

exhaust system and flanges corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2022 100,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded slightly (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all shock casings corroded

exhaust system and flanges corroded

power steering pipes corroded

power steering rack corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2021 98,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n,s,f and both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe/hose at calliper (1.1.11 (c))

both rear leaf spring rear metal mounting brackets are showing signs of corrosion

slight oil leak from both rack ends

Fail 7 Jul 2021 98,317 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering boot is torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability antirole bar tear drop mount the centre bush is right out (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear handbrake inner cables are corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n,s,f and both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe/hose at calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake caliper handbrake lever in the on position

Offside Rear brake disc and pads damaged by excessive heat

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rubber power steering hose rubbing through on back of alternator (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both rear leaf spring rear metal mounting brackets are showing signs of corrosion

slight oil leak from both rack ends

Pass 10 Apr 2019 82,350 miles

HAND BRAKE PASSED ON 16%

Fail 8 Apr 2019 82,335 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,390 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 62,187 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,312 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,960 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 58,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,758 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

continuous engine oil leak dripping from sump plug !..

Pass 5 Feb 2013 52,510 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,975 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,929 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 40,695 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 40,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,820 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 34,800 miles

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 25,427 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,869 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 12,789 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 12,765 miles

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

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

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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SD03 DOW is a 2005 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 106,058 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 SD03 DOW, 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 21 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SD03 DOW is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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