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Daihatsu Fieldman

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,765 cc

L273 XRTMOT history

L273 XRT is a red diesel Daihatsu Fieldman first used on 1 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 194,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
194,737 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L273 XRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Daihatsu
Model
Fieldman
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,765 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L273 XRT was last recorded at 194,737 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 1,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jun 2009: 121,366 miles, lower than 121,368 miles on 11 Jun 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
193,035 miles · 22 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1,702 miles
Average per year
4,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,737 miles
  • 2022 – 193,035 miles
  • 2021 – 191,527 miles
  • 2020 – 188,481 miles
  • 2019 – 184,944 miles
  • 2018 – 180,769 miles
  • 2017 – 176,596 miles
  • 2016 – 171,325 miles
  • 2015 – 165,102 miles
  • 2014 – 158,572 miles
  • 2013 – 151,251 miles
  • 2012 – 141,147 miles
  • 2011 – 134,239 miles
  • 2010 – 126,426 miles
  • 2009 – 121,366 miles
  • 2008 – 114,604 miles
  • 2007 – 108,968 miles
  • 2006 – 101,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,737 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,737 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    194,737 miles
    Test number
    188534046096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail193,035 miles (+1,508)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,035 miles
    Test number
    266851630173
    • DangerousNearside Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks wiring loose around chassis (4.11 (c) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from engine,transfer box and rear axle
  3. Pass191,527 miles (+3,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    191,527 miles
    Test number
    224882600248
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass188,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    188,481 miles
    Test number
    430965299191
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail188,481 miles (+3,537)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,481 miles
    Test number
    318574754376
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass184,944 miles (+4,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    184,944 miles
    Test number
    326051560226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass180,769 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    180,769 miles
    Test number
    800219137342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail180,639 miles (+4,043)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,639 miles
    Test number
    685826771745
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass176,596 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    176,596 miles
    Test number
    255398127185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail176,576 miles (+5,251)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,576 miles
    Test number
    786647527484
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass171,325 miles (+6,223)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    171,325 miles
    Test number
    950995909915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass165,102 miles (+6,530)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    165,102 miles
    Test number
    847040515288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass158,572 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    158,572 miles
    Test number
    127643014282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront propshaft sliding joint worn
  14. Fail158,572 miles (+7,321)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,572 miles
    Test number
    345193814299
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront propshaft sliding joint worn
  15. Pass151,251 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    151,251 miles
    Test number
    338482613424
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  16. Fail151,251 miles (+10,104)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,251 miles
    Test number
    339572613487
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  17. Pass141,147 miles (+55)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    141,147 miles
    Test number
    248503252472
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNearside CV Gaitor, Track rod end dust cover & Ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt.
    • NoteOffside front CV Gaitor & Upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt.
  18. Fail141,092 miles (+6,853)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,092 miles
    Test number
    355839242155
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNearside CV Gaitor, Track rod end dust cover & Ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt.
    • NoteOffside front CV Gaitor & Upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt.
  19. Pass134,239 miles (+7,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    134,239 miles
    Test number
    778952471118
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
  20. Pass126,426 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    126,426 miles
    Test number
    480044770192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail126,401 miles (+5,035)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,401 miles
    Test number
    311255760190
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  22. Pass121,366 miles (-2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    121,366 miles
    Test number
    564196669103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail121,368 miles (+6,764)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,368 miles
    Test number
    234032469113
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  24. Pass114,604 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    114,604 miles
    Test number
    233438428155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail114,549 miles (+5,581)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,549 miles
    Test number
    830011028100
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  26. Pass108,968 miles (+7,068)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    108,968 miles
    Test number
    272337007166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass101,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    101,900 miles
    Test number
    714995376025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L273 XRT

Does L273 XRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L273 XRT is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L273 XRT?
The MOT on L273 XRT is valid until 3 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 XRT done?
L273 XRT was recorded at 194,737 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 4,727 miles a year.
Has L273 XRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L273 XRT has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L273 XRT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L273 XRT find?
L273 XRT passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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