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Toyota Hilux

Turquoise · Diesel · 1994 · 2,446 cc

L273 UTRMOT history

L273 UTR is a turquoise diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 31 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 169,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
169,882 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L273 UTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,446 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L273 UTR was last recorded at 169,882 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,907 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
975 miles
Average per year
1,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,882 miles
  • 2024 – 168,907 miles
  • 2023 – 168,225 miles
  • 2022 – 167,330 miles
  • 2021 – 166,540 miles
  • 2020 – 164,142 miles
  • 2019 – 161,606 miles
  • 2018 – 159,913 miles
  • 2017 – 158,879 miles
  • 2016 – 157,217 miles
  • 2015 – 155,855 miles
  • 2014 – 154,522 miles
  • 2013 – 153,665 miles
  • 2012 – 152,572 miles
  • 2011 – 150,941 miles
  • 2010 – 149,247 miles
  • 2009 – 146,776 miles
  • 2008 – 144,362 miles
  • 2007 – 141,511 miles
  • 2006 – 137,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,882 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth chassis rails corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner bumper support corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,882 miles (+975)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    169,882 miles
    Test number
    888688857839
    • AdvisoryBoth chassis rails corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner bumper support corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass168,907 miles (+682)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    168,907 miles
    Test number
    325154950220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass168,225 miles (+895)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    168,225 miles
    Test number
    405889707853
    • AdvisoryBoth chassis rails corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass167,330 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    167,330 miles
    Test number
    426383384687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside chassis rail corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside chassis rail corroded

  5. Fail167,330 miles (+790)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,330 miles
    Test number
    520975200697
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside chassis rail corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside chassis rail corroded

  6. Pass166,540 miles (+2,398)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    166,540 miles
    Test number
    433877733546
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both chassis rails

  7. Pass164,142 miles (+2,536)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    164,142 miles
    Test number
    974916741983
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass161,606 miles (+1,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    161,606 miles
    Test number
    731182275349
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass159,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    159,913 miles
    Test number
    917249074340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail159,913 miles (+1,034)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,913 miles
    Test number
    744758602872
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass158,879 miles (+1,662)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    158,879 miles
    Test number
    391796100277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass157,217 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    157,217 miles
    Test number
    666616054880
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail157,216 miles (+1,361)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,216 miles
    Test number
    463595651493
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass155,855 miles (+1,333)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    155,855 miles
    Test number
    611225397563
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside surface corrosion

  15. Pass154,522 miles (+857)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    154,522 miles
    Test number
    897665564280
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass153,665 miles (+1,093)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    153,665 miles
    Test number
    599206653221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll rear brake pipes slightly corroding
    • NoteSlight underside surface corrosion

  17. Pass152,572 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    152,572 miles
    Test number
    877928652204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass150,941 miles (+1,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    150,941 miles
    Test number
    819579151297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass149,247 miles (+2,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    149,247 miles
    Test number
    362654560487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass146,776 miles (+2,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    146,776 miles
    Test number
    673569759263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass144,362 miles (+2,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    144,362 miles
    Test number
    423008048283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass141,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    141,511 miles
    Test number
    824482867205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail141,510 miles (+3,992)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,510 miles
    Test number
    351202967221
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass137,518 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    137,518 miles
    Test number
    360282966284
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on limit

Questions about L273 UTR

Does L273 UTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L273 UTR is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L273 UTR?
The MOT on L273 UTR is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L273 UTR done?
L273 UTR was recorded at 169,882 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 1,689 miles a year.
Has L273 UTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L273 UTR has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L273 UTR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L273 UTR find?
L273 UTR passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: both chassis rails corroded; nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch; nearside front leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush, and 6 more.

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