Safety, Privacy & Data
How MotR uses official UK vehicle data and protects your privacy
Official Data Sources
Vehicle make, colour and fuel type
Year of manufacture and engine capacity
MOT status and expiry date
Road tax (VED) status and due date
CO₂ emissions and first registration date
DVLA data is the primary source of truth for all vehicle identity and compliance fields in MotR.
Full MOT test history for each vehicle
MOT pass and fail records with dates
Odometer readings at each MOT test
Advisories, failures and defect categories
Dangerous, major, minor and advisory defects
DVSA MOT history is accessed via the official DVSA MOT History Trade API.
No government affiliation. MotR is an independent app. We use official DVLA and DVSA APIs under their terms of use. MotR is not endorsed by, affiliated with, or approved by DVLA, DVSA, or any UK government body.
Data sourced directly from DVLA or DVSA APIs. Includes: make, colour, fuel type, MOT status, MOT expiry, road tax status, MOT test history, odometer readings.
AI-generated specifications based on make, model and year. Includes: tyre sizes, oil types, horsepower, dimensions. Always clearly labelled and should be verified.
Privacy & Security
Your vehicle, reminder, document, mileage, and expense data is stored securely in a managed database.
All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS
Your data is backed up daily for reliability
Only you can access your vehicle information
Data is retained as long as your account is active
We use your data only to provide MotR's core features.
Vehicle data helps generate health scores and insights
Mileage logs build your vehicle ownership history
Expenses are analysed to show spending patterns
Reminders are created based on your vehicle specs
We never sell or share your data with third parties
Your account is protected by authentication and access controls.
Login is secured with industry-standard methods
Your password is never stored in plain text
Only authenticated users can access their data
Subscription payment is handled by secure providers
You can delete your account and all associated data at any time.
Go to More > Account & Settings > Delete Account
All data (vehicles, reminders, documents) will be removed
Deletion cannot be undone — consider exporting first
Subscription refunds are handled per App Store/Play Store terms
Your privacy is important. We're transparent about what we collect.
We collect only what's needed to run MotR
Email is used for account recovery and communication
Location is never collected or shared
Analytics are anonymised and never identify you
Read our full Privacy Policy for complete details
MotR is designed to be a trusted companion for UK vehicle owners. We don't use dark patterns, we don't oversell, and we don't make security claims we can't back up. Your vehicle data is valuable to you — and it's safe with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does MotR get vehicle data from?
MotR integrates with the official DVLA Vehicle Enquiry API and the official DVSA MOT History Trade API to retrieve real-time vehicle identity and MOT history data for UK-registered vehicles.
What is 'official' data vs 'estimated' data?
Official data comes directly from DVLA or DVSA government APIs and is labelled accordingly in the app. Estimated data (e.g. tyre sizes, oil types, horsepower) is AI-generated based on the vehicle's make, model and year — and is always clearly marked as an estimate.
Is MotR affiliated with DVLA or DVSA?
No. MotR is an independent UK vehicle management app. We use official public APIs provided by DVLA and DVSA under their terms of use, but MotR is not endorsed by, affiliated with, or approved by DVLA, DVSA or any government body.
How current is the vehicle data?
DVLA and DVSA data is fetched in real-time when you add a vehicle or manually refresh. MOT history updates after each test — typically within 24–48 hours of the test being completed.
Can I trust the MOT history shown?
Yes — MOT history displayed in MotR comes directly from the DVSA MOT History API, which is the same source used by government-run MOT history check services. It reflects the official DVSA database.