Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD reliable?

Based on MOT data from 4,286 vehicles, the 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2023)

4,286 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.7% first-time pass rate

2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

CarHunch analysed 4,286 real MOT records for the 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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I need to be honest with you: there is no MOT test data available for the 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD in the DVLA light-vehicle database. Tesla vehicles registered in 2023 are either too new to have completed their first MOT cycle (due at four years) or the data hasn't yet been compiled into the public statistics. This means I cannot give you a reliability verdict based on real test results.

What matters for a potential buyer is that the Model 3 is a battery-electric vehicle with no traditional engine, transmission, or exhaust system—the components that typically fail most often in petrol and diesel cars. When this cohort does eventually undergo MOT testing from 2027 onwards, the absence of mechanical wear items should theoretically translate to very high pass rates, but you're buying on the car's design reputation rather than proven field data. If you're considering one, focus instead on battery health (Tesla's warranty covers eight years or 160,000 miles), charging infrastructure availability in your area, and real-world reviews from early owners rather than MOT statistics.

The 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

37k

Middle half: 22k–52k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 4,286 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 4,286 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 10,168 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 37.7%

3,830

Grey 32.6%

3,317

Black 15.6%

1,591

Blue 8.2%

835

Red 5.9%

595

Mileage Distribution

Most 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

37,241

typical

22,470

low mileage

51,781

high mileage

Half of all 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD vehicles fall between 22,470 and 51,781 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 22,470 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 22,470–51,781 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWDs sit.

⚠ Over 69,904 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

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