LD postcode area · 31 MOT centres
MOT centres in Llandrindod Wells (LD)
All 31 DVSA-approved MOT test stations in the LD area, with local pass rates and the faults cars fail on most, from 27,690 tests in 2024.
A higher score can mean cars are better kept here, or that testers are less strict. DVSA does not publish pass rates for single garages, so the list below is not ranked.
What fails most here
Failure items per 100 tests, LD vs Great Britain.
| Area of the car | LD | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & electrics | 28.2 | 15.1 |
| Suspension | 24.2 | 11.0 |
| Brakes | 19.0 | 9.9 |
| Tyres | 11.2 | 7.2 |
| Body & chassis | 8.8 | 3.9 |
| Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors) | 8.3 | 4.9 |
| Emissions & leaks | 6.2 | 4.0 |
| Steering | 4.4 | 2.1 |
Most tested cars in Llandrindod Wells
| Model | Tests | Passed | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta | 1,228 | 61.1% | 90Well below average |
| Volkswagen Golf | 717 | 68.2% | 100About average |
| Ford Focus | 681 | 61.5% | 89Well below average |
| Mitsubishi L200 | 539 | 64.6% | 90Well below average |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 526 | 53.4% | 78Well below average |
| Toyota Hilux | 462 | 66.9% | 89Well below average |
| Land Rover Defender | 457 | 67.4% | 104Above average |
| Renault Clio | 455 | 45.9% | 68Well below average |
| Volkswagen Polo | 439 | 57.2% | 84Well below average |
| Toyota Yaris | 431 | 68.7% | 96Below average |
All MOT test stations in the LD area
From the DVSA list of active MOT test stations. Phone ahead: opening times and prices vary (the maximum MOT fee for a car is £54.85).
Brecon 11
- Brecon Car SalesPen Pentre, Llanfaes, LD3 8DL01874611421Cars
- Brecon MOT & Tachograph Centre LTDCambrian Way, LD3 7BE01874 611534Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Brecon MOT Test CentreUnit 23, Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate, LD3 8LA01874 620011Cars
- Brecon Motors (distributors) LimitedRich Way, The Watton, LD3 7EH01874 611721Cars
- Derek EvansThe Workshop, Silver Street, Llanfaes, LD3 8BL01874 624606Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Glasbury Car RepairsOld Station, Three Cocks, LD3 0SD01497847377Cars, Motorbikes
- Halfords AutocentreChurch Street, Llanfaes, LD3 8BY01874 622243Cars
- J & P Engineering (powys) LimitedCentral Garage, Market Street, LD3 9AH01874624397Cars
- Orion Motors (talgarth) LimitedHay Road, Talgarth, LD3 0AW01874 711 117Cars
- Spa Motors (mid Wales) LimitedUnit 1b Brecon Enterprise Park, Warren Road, LD3 8BT01874618474Cars, Vans
- W R James & SonsThe Garage, Talybont On Usk, LD3 7JD01874648888Cars
Llandrindod Wells 6
- Crossing GarageCrossing Garage, Tremont Road, LD1 5BL01597829243Cars, Motorbikes
- Great House Garage LTDGreat House Garage, Newbridge-On-Wye, LD1 6HT01597 860235Cars
- J J GriffithsGlandwr Garage, Gravel Road, Crossgates, LD1 6RG01597851452Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- J R MotorsGlandulas Garage, Llanyre, LD1 6ED01597824302Cars
- N/aTremont Road, LD1 5EB01597 822461Cars
- Penybont Service Station LimitedPenybont, LD1 5UA01597 851770Cars
Presteigne 4
- B W Roberts & Son LimitedPresteigne Service Station, High Street, LD8 2BE01544 267365Cars
- Clive William LloydStation Rd, LD8 2UF01544260280Cars
- Presteigne Tyre Services LimitedUnit 2 Morgan Building, Presteigne Industrial Estate, LD8 2UF01544 267240Cars, Vans
- Woodside GarageKnill, LD8 2PR01544 267057Cars
Builth Wells 3
- Builth Wells Garages LimitedEvans Business Park, Llanelwedd, LD2 3ST01982552236Cars
- Gda & Ar PowellGraig-Goch Fawr, Cwmbach, LD2 3RU01982 554695Cars, Vans
- North Road Garage (builth Wells) LimitedNorth Road Garage, Station Road, LD2 3SS01982 552600Cars
Rhayader 3
- E T James & SonsSycamore Garage, East Street, LD6 5DS01597 810396Motorbikes
- E T James & Sons FairfieldFairfield Filling Station, East Street, LD6 5EA01597810481Cars
- Evans MotorsChurch St, LD6 5AU01597810221Cars, Vans
Knighton 2
- D A VaughanUnit 4, Knighton Enterprise Park, Ludlow Road, LD7 1HJ01547 520065Cars, Vans
- Naughton MotorsGarth Garage, Penybont Road, LD7 1SD01547528419Cars
Powys 2
- Builth Wells MOT And Service Centre LTDUnit 6 Irfon Industrial Estate, Garth Road, Builth Wells, LD2 3NL01982 551689Cars
- Cmj MotorsUnit 12a Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate, Brecon, LD3 8LA01874 625375Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, Minibuses
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Questions
How many MOT centres are there in Llandrindod Wells (LD)?
DVSA lists 31 active MOT test stations in the LD postcode area, 30 of which test cars.
What is the MOT pass rate in Llandrindod Wells?
In 2024, 64.5% of cars passed their MOT first time at test stations in the LD area. Given the age of the cars tested, 70.1% would be expected, so the area is well below average (score 92, 114 of 118 areas).
What do cars fail on most in Llandrindod Wells?
The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working.