Intelligent reminders months before your deadline. Download MOTR now.
Driving without a valid MOT certificate is illegal in the UK and invalidates your insurance. MOTR sends intelligent notifications months before your deadline, ensuring you never lose track of this critical date.
Planning ahead saves money. MOTR alerts you 6, 3, and 1 month before expiry, giving you time to find competitive garage rates instead of paying rush fees.
Track MOT alongside tax, insurance, and service dates in one place. MOTR brings all your vehicle compliance into a single dashboard.
Get alerts at 6, 3, and 1 month before expiry — enough time to book without rush charges.
Instant access to your full MOT test results. View pass/fail history, advisory items, and trends.
MOTR syncs with DVLA data to verify your current MOT status in real-time.
Access your MOT certificate details instantly if stopped by police.
Track recurring MOT advisories for your vehicle. Prevent common failures before they happen.
MOTR AI analyzes your MOT patterns to predict upcoming issues and suggest preventative maintenance.
Get MOTR free on iOS and Android. Take control of your vehicle ownership today.
MOT frequency
Annual test required once a vehicle is over 3 years old (4 years in Northern Ireland).
Maximum MOT fee
£54.85 for a car (set by DVSA). Many garages charge £30–£45.
Driving without MOT
Illegal — invalidates your insurance and risks a £1,000 fine. The only exception is driving to a pre-booked MOT test.
Grace period
There is no MOT grace period. The MOT expires on the date shown on your certificate, not a day later.
Source: DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) / GOV.UK
| Feature | MotR App | Calendar / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic deadline sync from DVLA | ||
| Multi-stage alerts (6, 3, 1 month) | ||
| MOT history & advisory tracking | ||
| Works across multiple vehicles | ||
| Resets automatically after new MOT | ||
| Requires manual date entry | ||
| Free with no ads |