2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range + Electricity · LC69 LHT

The most recent DVSA examination on 14 November 2025 resulted in a PASS with no advisories or defects recorded, and this clean outcome is consistent with the prior pass dated 12 November 2024. A single failure is recorded on 8 November 2025, just four days before the subsequent pass, suggesting the vehicle was likely presented with a minor or easily rectified non-compliance that was immediately corrected and re-tested successfully. Across the full MOT history from 2022 onwards, the vehicle has demonstrated a stable maintenance trajectory with no recorded advisories, indicating that wear-related items such as tyres, brake components, suspension, and lighting have consistently met minimum standards. For a seven-year-old electric vehicle, a clean advisory record is a positive indicator, though it does not preclude developing wear items that fall below the advisory threshold. With 98,705 miles recorded against a 2019 registration, this Model 3 has covered approximately 14,100 miles per year on average, which is notably high for its age and well above typical private ownership patterns of 8,000 to 10,000 miles annually. Such sustained high usage places greater cumulative demand on components prone to mechanical wear, including suspension bushes, coil springs, anti-roll bar links, steering rack components, and wheel bearings, all of which are subject to gradual degradation proportional to mileage rather than age. Conversely, as an electric vehicle, this mileage profile is likely to have been largely motorway or commuter driving, which is generally less damaging to the powertrain than urban stop-start cycles and reduces thermal stress on the lithium-ion battery pack. The consistent annual mileage accumulation with no apparent gaps further suggests the vehicle has been in regular service rather than left standing for prolonged periods. Although the MOT record is entirely free of advisories, the combination of high mileage and seven years of service warrants a targeted physical inspection prior to purchase. Particular attention should be paid to the tyres, as even premium fitments on a vehicle of this age and mileage may exhibit accelerated shoulder wear, uneven tread patterns indicating alignment or suspension geometry issues, and sidewall perishing from age-related rubber degradation. A close inspection of all four coil springs for corrosion or fracture is advisable, as Tesla Model 3 front coil springs are known to fail prematurely under heavy use, and any sagging, knocking, or uneven ride height should be investigated. Brake discs and calipers should be checked for corrosion around the disc edges, binding caliper pistons that may cause uneven pad wear, and the condition of the flexible brake hoses for any surface cracking. Beyond the mechanical items, prospective buyers should evaluate the high-voltage battery state of health through a diagnostic scan, as this is the most significant age-and-cycle-related concern and cannot be assessed via MOT data alone. The 12V auxiliary battery, which powers low-voltage systems and is known to require replacement on Model 3 vehicles, should be load-tested and its age confirmed, particularly as a failing unit can cause cascading electrical faults. Although brake fluid is hygroscopic and degrades over calendar years regardless of mileage, regenerative braking on this vehicle means the friction braking system may have seen limited use, increasing the risk of corrosion on brake disc surfaces and potential caliper seizure, which can be tested by checking for smooth release and even disc cooling after a test drive. Finally, verification of full Tesla service history, software updates, and the status of the driver assistance systems including any recall-related work on the suspension, rear camera, or MCU should be confirmed through a Tesla service centre query, as these will inform both immediate roadworthiness and longer-term reliability expectations.