Lee On The Solent Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Lee On The Solent Test Centre

    Lee On The Solent Driving Test Centre is situated on the south coast of England, offering a varied and insightful driving test experience. Located on Marine Parade East, the centre is nestled within a residential area, meaning test routes will likely incorporate navigating through local streets with parked cars, varying speed limits, and potential for encountering diverse road users, including cyclists and pedestrians. Furthermore, the proximity to the bustling town centre of Gosport and main arterial roads such as the A32 and B3385, suggests that test candidates should prepare for scenarios involving complex roundabouts, traffic light systems, and effective lane discipline. The test routes from Lee On The Solent are designed to assess a driver's ability across a range of environments, ensuring they are competent and safe before being granted a full UK driving licence. With an average pass rate, preparation and local knowledge are key for success here.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Lee On The Solent

    Finding an earlier driving test at Lee On The Solent Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for available slots directly through the DVSA. However, cancellations do occur, and securing one requires consistent monitoring. Find Me A Driving Test offers a dedicated service, scanning the DVSA's booking system 24/7 specifically for Lee On The Solent. This significantly increases your chances of finding and booking an earlier test, allowing you to take your practical examination sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Lee On The Solent

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Lee On The Solent, from 2008-09 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2008-09 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Lee On The Solent has improved, moving from 51.9% to 59.6% (up 7.7 percentage points). It peaked at 65.6% in 2021-22 and was lowest at 51% in 2009-10, with a long-run average of 55.8%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics.

    Year-by-year pass rate

    Year Pass rate
    2024-25 59.6%
    2023-24 57.5%
    2022-23 62.1%
    2021-22 65.6%
    2020-21 61.8%
    2019-20 55.1%
    2018-19 56.8%
    2017-18 55.3%
    2016-17 52.9%
    2015-16 51%
    2014-15 54.7%
    2013-14 52.5%
    2012-13 53%
    2011-12 51.8%
    2009-10 51%
    2008-09 51.9%

    Frequently asked questions

    You can move your test to these test centres

    From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Lee On The Solent to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.