2003 Renault Master 2.5L Diesel · KS52 UHM

The 2003 Renault Master presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 23 September 2025 at 273,841 miles resulted in a pass, but only after a failure the previous day for a defective horn, water ingress in rear and front light units, a persistent oil leak, and a missing offside rear exhaust rubber mount. The horn was rectified between the two tests, yet the oil leak and exhaust mounting defect carried through to the pass, suggesting a partial rather than thorough repair approach. The trend is broadly stable rather than improving, with minor electrical and fluid-related issues recurring across consecutive years. The vehicle has covered 273,841 miles over approximately 23 years, averaging roughly 11,906 miles per year, which is typical for a working van of this type. The mileage progression shows a gap of nearly a year between the October 2024 test at 266,863 miles and the September 2025 test at 273,841 miles, representing approximately 6,978 miles in that period. The earlier record is clean, with a clear pass in August 2023 at 258,918 miles following a failure for a corroded nearside rear brake pipe, a worn nearside front shock absorber bush, and a binding nearside rear service brake. That 2023 failure points to genuine structural and mechanical wear rather than superficial neglect. A buyer should focus on the undercarriage and braking system during any in-person inspection. The 2023 failure for a corroded brake pipe and binding rear caliper raises questions about the condition of the remaining brake lines, particularly on the nearside rear where corrosion was already identified. Suspension components, especially the nearside front shock absorber bush that was flagged as excessively worn, deserve close scrutiny for play or deterioration. The persistent oil leak noted in both 2024 and 2025, described as not excessive but present in several locations, warrants investigation to determine whether it stems from valve cover gaskets, oil seals, or a more significant source. The missing offside rear exhaust rubber mount and water ingress into light units are minor in isolation but point to a pattern of deferred minor repairs that could mask deeper neglect elsewhere.