2020 Renault Master LM35 Business + DCI 2.3L Diesel · RO20 XUP

A pattern of recurring component failures and tyre-related issues marks the roadworthiness history of this 2020 Renault Master LM35 Business, with the most recent test on 24 July 2025 resulting in a pass but following immediately on from a same-day failure for an incorrect headlamp beam image on the nearside. Across the six MOT records available, two passes were issued without any advisories or defects, but two failures occurred within twelve months of each other and a third test carried an advisory relating to tyre wear. The most serious recorded defect was a Dangerous failure on 29 March 2023 for an offside front inner tyre with ply or cords exposed, accompanied by multiple major defects for inoperative rear and centre outline marker lamps and the rear registration plate lamp. A further major defect was recorded on 26 March 2024 for a serious fluid leak from the offside front shock absorber. The combined record points to a commercial vehicle that has required repeated attention to lighting, tyres and suspension within a relatively short testing window. Annual mileage accumulation is notably high for a six-year-old commercial of this type, with 109,511 miles recorded against an average of roughly 18,250 miles per year. This is consistent with sustained fleet or heavy commercial duty rather than light private use, and the relatively narrow gaps between tests — with entries in consecutive years and twice in 2025 — confirm that the vehicle has remained in regular service throughout the period covered. High commercial mileage of this nature accelerates wear on braking components, suspension linkages, steering components and drivetrain mounts, and the recorded defects in those areas align with what would typically be expected from a working van operating at this rate. There are no significant gaps in testing that would suggest long periods off the road, which means the recorded wear is likely to be representative of the vehicle's current mechanical condition. The offside front shock absorber fluid leak recorded in 2024 is a significant item for any prospective buyer to investigate closely. Even though the vehicle subsequently passed its 2025 test, fluid leaks from shock absorbers do not self-correct and the replacement component may have been a pattern unit with a different service life expectation. On a test drive, listen for knocking or clonking noises from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, pay particular attention to damping response during heavy braking, and check for uneven nose dive. Visually inspect the offside front shock body for fresh oil residue and examine the spring seat and upper mount for corrosion, as commercial Masters are known to suffer surface rust in these areas. Uneven tyre wear across an axle, particularly inner or outer edge wear, can also indicate worn suspension components rather than just alignment issues. The repeated lighting failures and tyre-related advisories deserve specific attention before purchase. Check the function of all outline marker lamps, the registration plate illumination, and the headlamp beam pattern, as a misaligned or incorrectly patterned headlamp may suggest a prior bumper removal, accident repair, or simply a failed adjustment mechanism. Inspect all four tyres plus any spare for age-related cracking in the sidewalls, uneven wear patterns and minimum tread depth, paying particular attention to inner shoulder wear which can indicate geometry issues. The nearside rear tyre advisory on both 2024 tests suggests persistent wear behaviour at that corner, so examine the rear suspension bushes, trailing arms and any load-rated leaf or coil components for play or corrosion. Finally, given the high commercial mileage, budget for imminent replacement of brake discs and pads, check for binding calipers by feeling for hot wheels after a drive, and inspect the underside including brake lines, fuel lines and the subframe mounting points for the corrosion that commonly affects Masters operating in winter conditions or on untreated roads.