Free MOT & DVLA checks
How to check a car’s MOT history for free
Updated 3 September 2026 · 2 min read · by DealerPricing
You can check a car’s MOT history for free by entering its registration number into the DealerPricing free MOT check. It returns every MOT test recorded by the DVSA since 2005, with the result, mileage, advisories and failure reasons, plus the current MOT expiry date. No account is needed.
Step by step
Open the free MOT check
Go to the DealerPricing free MOT and DVLA check. It works for any car, van or motorbike registered in Great Britain.
Free MOT & DVLA check →Enter the registration and click "Free Check"
Type the number plate with or without spaces. No account or email is needed. The result appears in a few seconds with the vehicle details and the full MOT history.
The DealerPricing free check form with a registration entered and the Free Check button Read the MOT history
Scroll to "MOT History". Each test shows the date, PASSED or FAILED, the recorded mileage, the expiry date and any defects, colour-coded as dangerous, major, minor or advisory.
Example MOT history showing test dates, mileage readings and colour-coded advisories
What you’ll see
- Every MOT test since 2005 with the date and result
- Mileage recorded at each test
- Advisories, minor, major and dangerous defects in plain English
- Current MOT expiry date and tax status
- DVLA details: make, colour, fuel, engine size, CO2 and first registration
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Run a free MOT & DVLA check →Frequently asked questions
Is the MOT history check really free?
Yes. The DealerPricing MOT check is free and does not require an account, email address or payment. It uses the same DVSA data as the GOV.UK service.
How far back does MOT history go?
MOT records are held digitally from 2005 onwards, so most cars show every test since then. A vehicle under three years old has no MOT history yet because its first test is not due.
What is an MOT advisory?
An advisory is a fault the tester noticed that did not fail the car but is likely to need attention soon, for example tyres close to the legal limit or light corrosion. Repeated advisories over several years are a sign the car has not been looked after.
Can I see who owned the car or where it was tested?
The free check shows the test centre area but not the owner. Keeper count and keeper change dates are part of the paid vehicle history check.
What does a gap in MOT history mean?
A gap of more than a year between tests usually means the car was off the road, declared SORN, or was being repaired after an accident. Check the mileage either side of the gap and consider a history check for write-off markers.
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Terms explained
- MOT historyMOT history is the record of every annual MOT test a UK vehicle has had since 2005, including pass/fail status, mileage at each test, expiry dates, advisories and recorded defects.
- Mileage discrepancyA mileage discrepancy occurs when a UK vehicle's recorded mileage decreases between MOT tests or other records — the leading indicator that the odometer has been illegally tampered with.