East Midlands's mix of town junctions, roundabouts, and faster A-road sections is the test at Melton Mowbray, which currently records a pass rate of 69.7% — above the UK national average of 50.1%. Most minor faults show up right at the transitions between them.
📍 Test Centre Address
Phoenix House, Nottingham Road
Melton Mowbray, LE13 0UL
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Pass Rate at Melton Mowbray
The pass rate at Melton Mowbray is 69.7% — one of the higher figures in the UK. This often reflects quieter roads or a road network where observation faults are less likely to accumulate, not easier examining. The DVSA test standard is the same at every centre in the country.
Among East Midlands test centres, Melton Mowbray's 69.7% pass rate places it 1st out of 30 — ahead of Bingham (63.8%) and Spalding (62.7%). the highest in East Midlands; the lowest is Loughborough at 42.3%.
Pass rate sourced from DVSA open data (April 2024–March 2025). DVSA statistics ↗
Pass Rate Comparison — All East Midlands Test Centres
The table below shows every driving test centre in East Midlands, sorted by pass rate. Melton Mowbray is highlighted. All figures are sourced from DVSA open data where available.
| Test Centre | Pass Rate | vs UK avg (50.1%) |
|---|---|---|
| Melton Mowbray ★ | 69.7% | +19.6% |
| Bingham | 63.8% | +13.7% |
| Spalding | 62.7% | +12.6% |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch | 61.3% | +11.2% |
| Matlock | 61.2% | +11.1% |
| Daventry | 60.4% | +10.3% |
| Wellingborough | 60% | +9.9% |
| Market Harborough | 59.1% | +9% |
| Retford | 58.3% | +8.2% |
| Grantham | 57.9% | +7.8% |
| Alfreton | 57.3% | +7.2% |
| Chesterfield | 56.2% | +6.1% |
| Coalville | 55.8% | +5.7% |
| Hucknall | 55.3% | +5.2% |
| Burton Upon Trent | 54.7% | +4.6% |
| Long Eaton | 53.8% | +3.7% |
| Ilkeston | 52.9% | +2.8% |
| Nottingham (Watnall) | 52.8% | +2.7% |
| Peterborough | 52.8% | +2.7% |
| Lincoln | 52.1% | +2% |
| Northampton | 52.1% | +2% |
| Derby | 51.8% | +1.7% |
| Leicester Beaumont | 51.2% | +1.1% |
| Kettering | 49.1% | -1% |
| Mansfield | 48.3% | -1.8% |
| Corby | 46.4% | -3.7% |
| Hinckley | 46.4% | -3.7% |
| Nottingham Colwick | 46.4% | -3.7% |
| Leicester (Hinckley Rd) | 44.9% | -5.2% |
| Loughborough | 42.3% | -7.8% |
Test Centres Near Melton Mowbray
The nearest test centre to you in Melton Mowbray isn't automatically the best choice. Pass rates, road types, and appointment availability all differ enough between nearby centres that it's worth a quick comparison before booking at Melton Mowbray.
- Leicester Beaumont driving test centre (11 miles — 51.2% pass rate)
- Loughborough driving test centre (13 miles — 42.3% pass rate)
- Bingham driving test centre (13 miles — 63.8% pass rate)
- Nottingham Colwick driving test centre (15 miles — 46.4% pass rate)
What to Expect on Test Routes from Melton Mowbray
Expect town centre streets and the faster A-road sections around Melton Mowbray in roughly equal measure on routes from Melton Mowbray — multi-lane roundabouts, traffic-light junctions, 20mph residential zones. The speed limit transitions, particularly 30mph to national speed limit, are where most minor faults accumulate.
Pedestrian crossings come up regularly, and a late response — or creeping forward while someone's still in the road — gets marked as serious, not minor, so early, decisive reactions matter here.
Most Common Fail Reasons at Melton Mowbray
There's no per-centre fault breakdown published by the DVSA — what follows is the national data, adjusted for the road types typical of Melton Mowbray and East Midlands more broadly.
- Junctions — observation: Not looking properly before emerging at T-junctions and roundabouts. The most common serious fault across all test centres.
- Mirrors — change direction: Failing to check mirrors visibly before turning, changing lane, or moving away from stationary.
- Junctions — turning right: Cutting the corner, not waiting for a safe gap, or failing to observe cyclists and pedestrians in the junction.
- Control — steering: Coarse or inconsistent steering causing the vehicle to drift or weave through bends and residential streets.
- Response to traffic lights: Proceeding on amber when stopping was possible, or stopping beyond the stop line.
Full breakdown: The 10 Most Common Driving Test Fails →
Booking Your Test at Melton Mowbray
Book your practical driving test at Melton Mowbray through the official DVSA service. You will need your provisional driving licence number and a debit or credit card. The current fee is £62 for weekday tests and £75 for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Your theory test certificate must be valid when you book — theory passes expire two years from the test date. Check yours before starting a booking.
If Melton Mowbray has no availability on your target date, the DVSA booking tool lets you search other test centres nearby — useful if you are flexible on location.
Find a Driving Instructor Near Melton Mowbray
Melton Mowbray's 69.7% pass rate is above the national average — but that doesn't mean preparation matters less. Candidates who do well here tend to use an instructor who knows the local routes and can target the specific road types the examiner will test on.
An instructor who regularly teaches at Melton Mowbray will know which roundabouts, junctions, and road types come up most often on the test — and will have routes ready that reflect that.
Search for ADIs near Melton Mowbray using the official tool below, then ask this directly: "Roughly how many of your pupils test at Melton Mowbray, and which parts of the route do they usually find hardest?" Any instructor worth their fee will give you a specific answer, not a vague one.
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