Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Renault Master Lm35 Business DCI?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Renault Master Lm35 Business DCI?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Renault Master Lm35 Business DCI?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2020 Renault Master Lm35 Business DCI vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

23% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2020 Renault Master Lm35 Business DCI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 487 vehicles, the 2020 Renault Master Lm35 Business DCI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Renault Master Lm35 Business DCI?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault Master Lm35 Business DCI (2020)

487 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.5% first-time pass rate

2020 Renault Master Lm35 Business DCI

CarHunch analysed 487 real MOT records for the 2020 Renault Master Lm35 Business DCI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 487 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2020 Master diesel sits virtually bang on the UK average with a 79.4% first-time pass rate, but the 22.8% of vehicles that have recorded dangerous defects is a genuine concern—that's well above the safety threshold and something a buyer should probe carefully on a used example. Petrol and diesel breakdowns aren't available for this model, but the overall reliability picture is unremarkable compared to competitors in its class.

At 58,162 miles median, these vans are running slightly below expectations for a four-year-old vehicle, suggesting either lower-mileage examples or careful fleet management. The average of 0.85 failures per test isn't alarming, but 3.1 advisories per vehicle points to gradual wear accumulating—typical of work vans—so budget for incremental repairs rather than major shocks. Before buying, get a full service history and specifically ask whether the vehicle has ever failed on brake, steering, or suspension issues.

The 2020 Renault Master Lm35 Business DCI passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (81.5%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

81.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

22.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.85

Over 4.1 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

58k

Middle half: 39k–90k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 3.1 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 487 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 487 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 22.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,344 Renault Master Lm35 Business DCI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 67.9%

913

Grey 25.3%

340

Blue 3.6%

Black 1.6%

Brown 0.7%

Red 0.4%

Multi-colour 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Renault Master Lm35 Business DCI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

58,162

typical

39,192

low mileage

89,834

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Renault Master Lm35 Business DCI vehicles fall between 39,192 and 89,834 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 39,192 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 39,192–89,834 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Renault Master Lm35 Business DCIs sit.

⚠ Over 121,275 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Renault Master Lm35 Business DCI — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Renault Master Lm35 Business DCIs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 422 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.85

Avg failures per vehicle

3.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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