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Ore LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat COreTN34 3FHModerate

Ore LGV in Ore currently passes 49.9% of tests, 10.3 points below the UK average of 60.2%. The sections below cover the year-by-year trend, who passes most often, how long learners wait, and how it stacks up against neighbouring centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2013-14)
49.9%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.2K
2007-08 to 2013-14 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#112
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Ore LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 10%, rank #112 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Hastings (Ore), about 0.9 miles away.

Hastings (Ore)Best nearby
0.9 mi away
67.1%
+17.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

49.9%passed
failed50.1%

All-time 586 passed, 588 failed, 1.2K total

How Ore LGV compares

Ore LGV
49.9%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-10.3 pp

The gap at Ore LGV is 10.3 points below the national average (ranked 112 of 124 in its category), one of the tougher spreads in the network; candidates who train on the actual local roads close most of it.

Where Ore LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 10%
Ore LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#112
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The headline barely moved (49.8% in 2007-08, 52% now) but the ride was not smooth: Ore LGV has swung 12.6 points between its best year (57.6%, 2012-13) and its worst (45%, 2010-11).

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 10.1 pp
Male51.3%
0%100%
Female41.2%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
12 to 16 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Ore LGV would typically wait around 12 to 16 weeks from booking to test day.

Peak months
June, July, August, September
when UK waits tend to be longest
Best to book
November, December, January, February
when UK waits tend to be shortest

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address

Catherinefield Industrial Est
Heathhall
Dumfries
DG1 3PQ
England

Source: DVSA find a driving test centre (Open Government Licence v3.0), captured 2026-05-12.

Tests offered at Ore LGV

  • HGV/LGV

Accessibility & facilities

Wheelchair accessible per DVSA

Parking and toilet details aren't included in DVSA's published feed. For the current on-site facilities, check the DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode DG1 3PQ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Ore LGV is one of the DVSA's hgv/lgv test sites in England, located in Ore, East Sussex at TN34 3FH. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. 1.2K tests over 2007-08-2013-14. Ore LGV runs at a lower volume than the major metro centres, which means the data on this page rewards looking at the long-run trend rather than any single quarter.

Ore LGV is not where the easier hgv/lgv tests happen. The 49.9% pass rate sits 10.3 points below the UK average of 60.2%, putting the centre #112 of 124 nationally. First-attempt data for Ore LGV is missing from the DVSA's DRT122C release. It's not a low number, it's no number, the centre is small enough that DVSA omits it from that particular table.

All figures shown are aggregated from the DVSA quarterly statistical release covering the most recent reporting periods available. Pass-rate calculations exclude tests cancelled by the candidate or examiner. Sample sizes and methodology are described in the source attribution at the foot of this page.

Country
England
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Ore LGV

  • Ore LGV runs a tougher-than-average pass rate. If you've trained somewhere quieter, take at least 2-3 lessons on Ore test-area roads before your date. The difficulty is in the road mix, not the marking sheet.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Ore will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Ore LGV, cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

Hastings (Ore)Best nearby
0.9 mi, 1.4K tests, Rank #48
67.1%
+17.2 pp
Gillingham LGV
34.2 mi, 22.6K tests, Rank #80
58.1%
+8.2 pp
Canterbury LGV
35.6 mi, 4.4K tests, Rank #79
58.2%
+8.3 pp
Thurrock LGV (London)
45.1 mi, 21.5K tests, Rank #83
57.6%
+7.7 pp
Purfleet LGV
45.1 mi, 9.6K tests, Rank #110
50.6%
+0.7 pp
Patrick Green LGV
56.2 mi, 7.3K tests, Rank #90
55.5%
+5.6 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Ore LGV?
The current pass rate at Ore LGV driving test centre is 49.9%, calculated from 1.2K tests in 2007-08 to 2013-14 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 49.9% (from 1.2K tests).
Is Ore LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Ore LGV is ranked #112 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 49.9% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Higher pass rates often correlate with quieter rural or suburban routes; lower rates with dense urban centres featuring complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts.
How does Ore LGV compare to the UK average?
Ore LGV's pass rate is 10.3 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. The gap at Ore LGV is 10.3 points below the national average (ranked 112 of 124 in its category), one of the tougher spreads in the network; candidates who train on the actual local roads close most of it.
How many driving tests does Ore LGV record?
Ore LGV has recorded 1.2K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 586 passed and 588 failed. The yearly trend chart on this page shows how volume and pass rate have moved across recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Ore LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Ore LGV are Hastings (Ore) (67.1%), Gillingham LGV (58.1%), Canterbury LGV (58.2%) and Thurrock LGV (London) (57.6%). Of these, Hastings (Ore), Gillingham LGV, Canterbury LGV, Thurrock LGV (London) have higher current pass rates than Ore LGV's 49.9%. You can compare every nearby centre in the "Other test centres nearby" section above, or see them all on the interactive PassRates map.
When is the best time to book a test at Ore LGV?
Ore LGV currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 12 to 16 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. Where you can be flexible on dates, targeting one of the quieter months tends to bring a shorter wait and a wider choice of slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Ore LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Ore LGV as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Ore LGV?
The estimated wait at Ore LGV is about 12 to 16 weeks (high demand). That range is modelled from regional demand patterns reported in the National Audit Office investigation into car driving test waiting times, the DVSA Despatch blog updates, and this centre's test volume of 1.2K lifetime tests, so treat it as an estimate rather than a live figure. Across the UK, waits peak in June and July and ease in November and December. For live availability, check the official DVSA booking service.
Source

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. PassRates.uk aggregates DVSA centre-level totals across reporting periods.

Edited by Vikas. DVSA data period: 2013-14.