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A driver may legally drive a vehicle with an expired MOT certificate on public roads if they are travelling directly to a pre-booked test appointment at an approved testing centre.

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The statement is True. Drivers are legally allowed to drive without an MOT certificate when travelling directly to a pre-booked MOT test.
The statement is correct because UK legislation provides a specific exemption allowing a vehicle to be driven on public roads without a valid MOT certificate strictly when travelling directly to or from a pre-booked MOT appointment, provided the vehicle is in a roadworthy condition and insured.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the standard rule regarding MOT certificates on UK public roads.
Vehicles over three years old generally require a valid MOT certificate to be legally driven on public roads.
To maintain statutory safety and environmental standards.
2
Identify statutory exemptions to the general MOT requirement.
Driving directly to or from a pre-arranged MOT test appointment is an explicit legal exemption.
The law provides this exemption so vehicle owners can lawfully present their vehicle for inspection.

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Statutory exemptions for driving without a valid MOT certificate
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