2021 Renault Master LM35 Business DCI 2.3L Diesel · SA71 COU

The 2021 Renault Master LM35 passed its most recent MOT on 26 February 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded, which is a positive immediate indicator. However, a review of the broader test history shows the maintenance trend has been notably unstable over the preceding two years. In the 2024 test the vehicle failed on three PRS items relating to brake pedal anti-slip wear and both headlamp aim settings being out of specification, followed by a 2025 failure for an obviously incorrect nearside front headlamp beam image, alongside advisories for a deteriorating and delaminating front registration plate, a twisted driver seat belt webbing, and perished tyre sidewall. While the 2026 pass demonstrates that the major lighting and registration plate issues have now been resolved, the recurrence of headlamp aim defects across two consecutive tests and the persistence of the registration plate delamination advisory suggests either ongoing minor inattention to presentation and lighting geometry or underlying electrical and bodywork concerns that warrant further inspection. With 68,537 miles recorded over approximately five years, this Master is running at around 13,700 miles per annum, which is notably high for a vehicle of its age and broadly consistent with sustained commercial or fleet use. There are no significant mileage gaps in the available DVSA records, which suggests the vehicle has been in regular service rather than left standing for prolonged periods, and the higher annual accumulation means that wear-sensitive consumables such as suspension bushes, coil springs, anti-roll bar links, brake discs, pads, dual-mass flywheel components, and clutch assemblies will be subject to accelerated degradation compared with a lower-mileage equivalent. Buyers should expect to budget for nearer-term replacement of braking components and should pay particular attention to any history of clutch or gearbox remedial work. Given the recurring lighting defects across the 2024 and 2025 tests, a prospective buyer should carry out a careful physical check of both headlamp units for lens moisture ingress, condensation, or internal reflector deterioration, and confirm that the beam pattern remains within the legal aim envelope as the previous corrections could shift over time through vibration or strut wear. The brake pedal rubber was replaced as a PRS item in 2024, so confirm the replacement is secure and shows no further wear. The twisted seat belt webbing advisory should be verified corrected, as a twisted belt can chafe and reduce restraint effectiveness. The perished nearside rear outer tyre flagged in 2025 demands a hands-on check of all four tyres and the spare for cracking, sidewall scuffing, and age-related perishing, particularly as high-mileage commercial use combined with kerbing damage accelerates sidewall deterioration. Beyond the recorded defects, the mileage profile and calendar age warrant a thorough inspection of age-related items. Brake discs on a vehicle used heavily should be checked for lipping, hot spots, and corrosion around the rim, and the calipers examined for binding or seized slider pins which commonly present as uneven pad wear or pulling under braking. The exhaust system should be inspected for corrosion at the joints and mounting rubber integrity, while the cooling system, timing belt or cam belt service interval, and diesel particulate filter condition should be verified against the manufacturer schedule given the sustained high usage. A 12V battery health check is advisable even on a working vehicle, and all fluid levels and condition including brake fluid, coolant, and engine oil should be confirmed with evidence of recent servicing in the book or on invoices. Finally, a test drive should be conducted paying particular attention to any suspension clonks over speed bumps, brake shudder or vibration under firm pedal pressure, steering vagueness or knocking from the front axle, and any unusual diesel smoke or EGR related warning lights, all of which would be consistent with the wear profile expected of this mileage.