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MOT Test Centres in Harborough
29 MOT test stations in Harborough, Leicestershire (East Midlands) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 6 (21%) test motorcycles, 10 (34%) test Class 7 vans and 16 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £30-45 is typical.
Stations listed
29
#31 of 35 districts in East Midlands
Test motorcycles
6
21% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
10
34% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
5 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Harborough Stations Can Test
Of the 29 listed stations, 27 test Class 4 (cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans and taxis), which makes a car MOT the easiest test to place in Harborough. Motorcycle riders have 6 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 10; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 5; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Lutterworth (10), Market Harborough (9), Leicester (8), Broughton Astley (1) and 1 other post towns.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 6 | 21% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 6 | 21% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 3% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 27 | 93% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 5 | 17% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 10 | 34% | £58.60 |
Where the 29 Harborough stations are
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (13)
Stations in Harborough authorised for Class 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 as well as, or instead of, Class 4 cars. Each has its own page with classes, nearest alternatives and, where matched, the operating company.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Wheel Service LimitedUnit 6 | Leicester | LE17 4HD | 07947 244780 | 123457 |
| Broughton Astley MOT CentreUnit 8 Swannington Road | Broughton Astley | LE9 6PD | 01455 289777 | 123457 |
| Cockerill & SandersonCrossroads Garage | Lutterworth | LE17 5LD | 01455 209766 | 123457 |
| Corner House Garage171 Buxton Crescent | Leicester | LE9 6TH | 01455 246000 | 123457 |
| Cripps Executive Motor Vehicle Centre LimitedUnit 2 | Market Harborough | LE16 7PY | 01858 469269 | 123457 |
| Fox Land Rovers LimitedOld Barn Farm | Lutterworth | LE17 6JL | 01858 571122 | 123457 |
| Gilmorton Garage & MOT Centre LimitedUnit J Gilmorton Lodge Farm | Lutterworth | LE17 5NA | 01455 208809 | 123457 |
| Harborough Autos1 Grenville Gardens | Leicestershire | LE16 9PT | 01858 434076 | 123457 |
| Hillside Garage Great Glen Ltd33A Oaks Road | Leicester | LE8 9EF | 0116 259 2479 | 123457 |
| Lutterworth MOT CentreUnit 5 Turnpike Close | Lutterworth | LE17 4YB | 01455 557001 | 123457 |
| Meadowbrook Garage3 Fleckney Road | Leicester | LE8 0HF | 0116 279 2542 | 123457 |
| Senior Garage ServicesRiverside Place | Market Harborough | LE16 7PT | 01858 464466 | 123457 |
| Spenders Motorcycle & Quad ServicesKibworth Service Station | Leicester | LE8 0RB | 0116 279 1170 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (16)
Stations in Harborough authorised for Class 4 only: cars, vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis and minibuses up to 12 seats. The £54.85 cap applies; £30-45 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autofix Leicester Limited12 Main Street | Leicester | LE8 8AN | 0116 240 3097 | 123457 |
| Autotechnik (Leicester) LtdUnit 26 | Lutterworth | LE17 4HE | 01455 698481 | 123457 |
| Bruntingthorpe Motor EngineersMain Street | Lutterworth | LE17 5QE | 0116 247 8447 | 123457 |
| C Walton LimitedBruntingthorpe Airfield And Proving Ground | Lutterworth | LE17 5QS | 0116 279 9327 | 123457 |
| Complete Auto Solutions2 The Boundary | Market Harborough | LE16 9NP | 01858 464864 | 123457 |
| E M Beynon LimitedThe Garage | Leicester | LE8 8BG | 0116 240 2324 | 123457 |
| Eden Tyres & Servicing Market Harborough47-49 Kettering Road | Market Harborough | LE16 8AW | 01858 457575 | 123457 |
| F Howkins & SonThe Garage | Lutterworth | LE17 6EP | 01858 880208 | 123457 |
| Forest Gate Market HarboroughLeicester Road | Market Harborough | LE16 7QT | 01858 440111 | 123457 |
| Hammond Automotive ServicesLeicester Road | Lutterworth | LE17 4NJ | 01455 558360 | 123457 |
| Houghton Garage Limited1 Main Street | Leicester | LE7 9GE | 0116 241 6132 | 123457 |
| Lutterworth FordLeicester Road | Lutterworth | LE17 4HB | 01455 556888 | 123457 |
| Parr AutomotiveUnit J | Market Harborough | LE16 7PU | 01858 465470 | 123457 |
| Starkie & Palmer (Market Harborough) Limited16 Fairfield Road | Market Harborough | LE16 9QQ | 01858 469508 | 123457 |
| Tanvic Tyre and Service CentreLeicester Road | Market Harborough | LE16 7AY | 01858 469934 | 123457 |
| The Protheroe Motor Group LtdNorthampton Road | Market Harborough | LE16 9HD | 01858 465511 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Harborough
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Midlands typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for East Midlands
Free retest
10 days
If the vehicle stays at the station for repair
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | £37.80 | £28-37 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | £59.55 to £80.65 | £50-80 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 | £40-55 |
Caps are the DVSA statutory maximums (unchanged since April 2010, re-verified 24 August 2026); typical charges are this site's observed ranges. The MOT fee is VAT-exempt. Urban areas have strong competition; rural areas charge slightly more. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
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Related MOT cost guides
MOT Fees by Vehicle Class
The full DVSA cap schedule: £29.65 bike to £124.50 large PSV, with typical charges.
Cheapest MOT
Chain deals from £20-30, comparison platforms, council centres and the cheap-MOT trap.
Average MOT Cost 2026
£35 booked, £46 standalone (BookMyGarage 2025) against the £54.85 cap.
When Is My MOT Due?
Check the date and use the one-month early booking window.
Where this listing comes from
- Register: DVSA Active MOT test stations (GOV.UK publication), dataset dated 26 Feb 2026. Every station on this page was listed as active on 26 Feb 2026. DVSA updates the list roughly quarterly; authorisations can change between releases, so check with the station before travelling.
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- Not on the register: prices, opening hours, websites and booking. The £54.85 cap and typical charges on this page come from this site's verified fee guide, not from DVSA's station list.
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