2021 Vauxhall Grandland 1.5L Diesel · DL70 ZRE

The defining episode in this Grandland's history is a dangerous brake defect recorded in January 2024, when the nearside front brake pads were found at less than 1.5 mm thick and classified as dangerous, with both rear inner brake pads also wearing thin and both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit. That test was failed, but a retest on the same day recorded a pass with the tyre advisories still noted, indicating the brake pads were replaced promptly. Since then the trajectory has been clearly improving: the November 2024 test passed with only a nail in the offside rear tyre, and the November 2025 and August 2026 tests both passed with no defects or advisories whatsoever. The most recent pass on 11 August 2026 therefore represents two consecutive completely clean tests, suggesting the earlier wear items were addressed and no new faults have emerged. Recorded mileage stands at 51,857 miles at roughly five years old, an average of about 10,371 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The test dates show an unusual pattern worth noting: tests occurred in January 2024, November 2024, November 2025, and August 2026, with the August 2026 test arriving around nine months after the previous one rather than on a strict annual cycle. This may simply reflect an early test, but a buyer should confirm the mileage recorded at each test to verify consistent accumulation and rule out any untested period. The usage rate itself is unremarkable and consistent with normal mixed driving, meaning wear on brakes, tyres, and suspension components should be proportionate to age rather than accelerated. The brake history warrants specific attention on inspection. Front pads worn below 1.5 mm at under three years old is heavier wear than typical, so a buyer should verify that replacement pads and ideally discs were fitted at that time, and check the current pad thickness and disc condition on all four corners. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or squealing under braking, feel for pedal judder or vibration through the steering wheel that would indicate warped discs, and confirm the car stops straight without pulling to either side, which could suggest a binding caliper, particularly given the inner rear pads wore faster than the outers, a pattern sometimes associated with sticking caliper sliders. The tyre advisories also deserve follow-up. Both rear tyres were flagged as worn on the edge in early 2024, and edge wear on a pair of tyres can point to incorrect pressures or alignment rather than simple age. Check that the current tyres show even tread across their full width, and on the test drive note whether the steering wheel sits centred and the car tracks straight on a level road without drifting. A nail was recorded in the offside rear tyre in November 2024, so confirm whether that tyre was repaired or replaced and inspect it for a plug or patch. Beyond these items, the record shows no suspension, corrosion, exhaust, or emissions concerns, so the inspection focus can remain squarely on the braking system and tyres, with a general check of service invoices to confirm the 2024 rectification work was completed properly.