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SD55 LVL

2005 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,075 mi
Last recorded169,075 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 LVL
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 169,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 162,294 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 162,280 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector seals (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 158,926 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 152,202 miles

Offside Front track rod has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 152,201 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front track rod has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 146,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 146,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 140,431 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 137,142 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 137,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 126,848 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 120,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 120,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 153,154 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

front windscreen cracked and chipped but not affecting the drivers veiw

Fail 27 Oct 2016 111,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

front windscreen cracked and chipped but not affecting the drivers veiw

Pass 29 Oct 2015 101,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

crack in lower windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2014 90,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise replacing front windscreen

Fail 7 Oct 2014 90,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise replacing front windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2013 80,319 miles

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

play in off side steering rack end

Fail 22 Oct 2013 80,319 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in off side steering rack end

Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,687 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,398 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 160,584 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,469 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,556 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 32,482 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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SD55 LVL is a 2005 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD55 LVL, 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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What year was SD55 LVL registered?

SD55 LVL is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is SD55 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD55 LVL shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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