The first MOT for a car is due on the third anniversary of its registration. If your lease contract is more than three years, you will need to MOT it after three years and every year after. If your lease contract is three years, it depends on when the car is returned as whether you need to MOT it or not. If you return the vehicle before the date its MOT is due, you do not need to get an MOT. Learn more about MOTs on our MOT and servicing page.