Registered with JLR TOPIx
The same technical and diagnostic system the dealers use, with JLR's own repair procedures and technical bulletins.
MOT testing in Ilford, IG6
Book your MOT in Ilford
Choose a day and time online, Monday to Friday. Enter your registration and we show when your MOT is due. If anything needs attention, you get a written quote first, and nothing is done without your OK.
- Mon to FriBooking slots from 9:30am
- 4.7Rated on Google
- 15 minReply time in working hours
- Book online in a minutePick a day and time that suits you
- Written quote firstNothing is done without your OK
- Dealer-level diagnosticsSDD and Pathfinder, the dealer's software
- JLR TOPIx registeredThe dealers' own technical system
What is checked
What the MOT checks on your car
The MOT is a yearly check that your car is safe to drive and within the emissions limits, carried out to the standard set by the DVSA. These are the main areas inspected.
- 1
Lights and indicators
Condition, colour, aim and operation, including the headlight beam and brake lights.
- 2
Windscreen and wipers
No damage in the driver's view, and wipers and washers that clear the screen.
- 3
Mirrors
Fitted, secure and giving a clear view behind.
- 4
Dashboard warning lights
Warning lights for systems such as the ABS, airbags and power steering are checked.
- 5
Seats and seatbelts
Seats secure, and every seatbelt in good condition and working.
- 6
Body and doors
No excessive corrosion or sharp edges, and doors, bonnet and boot that open and shut.
- 7
Brakes
Condition and performance of the brakes, including the parking brake.
- 8
Tyres and wheels
At least 1.6mm of tread, plus condition, size, type and security.
- 9
Steering and suspension
Condition and operation, with no excessive wear in the joints.
- 10
Exhaust and emissions
No serious leaks, and emissions within the limit for the engine.
- 11
Fuel system
No leaks, and a fuel cap that fastens and seals properly.
- 12
Plates, VIN and horn
Number plates in the right format, the VIN visible, and a working horn.
Engine, clutch and gearbox are not part of the MOT
The MOT does not cover the condition of the engine, clutch or gearbox. If one of them is worrying you, tell us when you book: engines are our speciality.
Book your MOT
How it works
Booked in four simple steps
Enter your registration
We look up your car and show when its MOT is due.
Pick a day and time
Monday to Friday. A booked slot comes off the calendar straight away, so it can never be double booked.
We call to confirm
You get a booking reference on screen, and we call you to confirm, within 15 minutes in working hours.
Bring the car to us
Drop it at our Ilford workshop at your booked time. We explain the result and any advisories in plain words.
If it does not pass
If your car fails, you stay in control
No surprises and no pressure. This is exactly what happens.
- You get the refusal certificate, and we go through every item on it with you.
- Each repair comes with a written quote first. Nothing is done without your OK.
- If your current MOT is still valid and there are no dangerous defects, you can drive the car away.
- A dangerous defect means the car must not be driven until it is repaired. We tell you straight away.
- Advisories are explained too, so you know what to keep an eye on before next year.
Why owners choose us
Jaguar and Land Rover specialists, not just an MOT bay
Most garages can test a car. Few can fix a Jaguar, Land Rover or Range Rover the way the dealer does. We can, for less.
- 20+years
- Working only on Jaguar, Land Rover and Range Rover
- 4.7/5
- Average rating on Google
- 15min
- Our reply time in working hours
- 30-40%
- Below main dealer rates, with the dealer's tools
Dealer-level diagnostics
SDD and Pathfinder, the dealer's own software, to find the real cause of a warning light before anything is replaced.
Your service history, kept
Book a service with your MOT and it is recorded on JLR's own Online Service History, just as it would be at the dealer.
Your warranty stays intact
Using an independent specialist does not affect your manufacturer warranty. UK law protects your right to choose.
Written quote first
If the MOT finds anything, you get the price in writing before any work starts. Nothing is done without your OK.
Engine specialists
The MOT does not check the engine. We do: rebuilds, repairs and diagnostics are what we are known for.
Google reviews
What owners say about us
4.7
★★★★★
From 46 reviews on Google
Excellent professional service.Jaguar XF
Jaguar XF with a big end issue and a number of other problems which have now all been fixed!
Great communications with regular updates.
The garage has every part you can imagine for a Jaguar and the staff actually care about your car!
Perfect service and very transparent!
Great service.
Thank you Andy and his team.
Thank you for the service on my Jaguar F PaceJaguar F-PACE
They done full service on my Range rover VelarRange Rover Velar
Recommended to friends and family
Very helpful patience in difficult circumstances, highly recommended
My range rover is running like brand new nowRange Rover
Highly recommend
Thank you for fixing my evoque engineRange Rover Evoque
Thank you fixing my Range Rover Velar Engine.Range Rover Velar
Highly recommend
Very knowledgeable, great communication, reasonable prices. Will be using regularly
Had my 4.4 v8 Range Rover sport in with these guys, must say the guys did a great job and the car runs better than it ever did. Thank you so much! Highly recommend!!Range Rover Sport
Had an Evoque repaired for a customer. Great service and very efficient service. Will highly recommend Alex & team.Range Rover Evoque
Thank you for fixing my Land Rover Defender engineLand Rover Defender
It’s running like a dream
Great work from start to finish on my ranger rover velar getting a re conditioned engine very helpful guy and mentioned they are hear to help after the warranty expiresRange Rover Velar
Thank you for fixing my Jaguar E paceJaguar E-PACE
Thank you for fixing my Jaguar F pace engineJaguar F-PACE
Wonderful service from Adam. Really knowledgeable on Land Rovers. Highly recommended!Land Rover
Adam is a great guy. He helped me to get my car on the road again in a prompt and affordable way. Thanks
Very helpful and professional.Range Rover Vogue
I am happy that I got an honest and trustworthy result for my Range Rover Vogue Engine done by them. My Range Rover is running like a brand new now.
I always recommend them to other people I know too.
Much appreciated
Great to find a centre that can help at such a short service, helpful very much.
MOT questions
Your MOT questions, answered
We reply within 15 minutes in working hours.
Call 02081241303How do I book an MOT online?
Enter your registration at the top of this page, pick a day and time, then add your name, mobile and email. You get a booking reference on screen straight away, and we call you to confirm.
When is my MOT due?
A car needs its first MOT by its third birthday, then one every year. Enter your registration above and we show your MOT due date.
Can I have my MOT early?
Yes. You can get an MOT up to a month (minus a day) before your current one runs out and keep the same renewal date.
What happens if my car fails?
You get a refusal certificate listing the faults. We explain each one and give you a written quote for the repairs, and nothing is done without your OK. If your current MOT is still valid and no dangerous defects were found, you can drive the car away.
Can I drive my car if the MOT has run out?
Only to a booked MOT test, or to have repairs done that the MOT needs. Otherwise you can be fined up to £1,000 for driving without a valid MOT.
Does the MOT check the engine?
No. The MOT does not cover the condition of the engine, clutch or gearbox. If you have a warning light, a noise or smoke, tell us when you book and we will look at it with dealer-level diagnostics.
Can I book a service at the same time?
Yes. Choose "A service" when you book. For a Jaguar, Land Rover or Range Rover, the service is recorded on JLR's own Online Service History.
How do I change or cancel my booking?
Call us on 02081241303 or send a WhatsApp with your booking reference, and we will move or cancel it for you.
Find us
Our Ilford workshop
- Address36-A Fowler Road, Ilford IG6 3UT
- MOT booking slotsMonday to Friday, 9:30am to 3:30pm
- Workshop hoursMon to Sat, 9am to 6pm
- Phone02081241303
Easy to reach from
- Barkingside
- Hainault
- Gants Hill
- Chigwell
- Woodford
- Redbridge
- Seven Kings
- Goodmayes
- Chadwell Heath
- Romford
Book your MOT in under a minute
Pick a weekday slot now. We call to confirm, and you get a written quote before any repair.