VAUXHALL GRANDLAND2019 · 1.5L Diesel

The Vauxhall Grandland presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 6 January 2026 at 89,156 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior annual examinations on 23 January 2025 and 29 January 2024 similarly yielded clean passes at 80,730 and 71,298 miles respectively. The sole blemish occurs on 26 June 2023 when the vehicle failed at 71,246 miles despite the tester logging no defects; a subsequent pass followed one day later. This pattern indicates no worsening mechanical condition and suggests the earlier failure stemmed from an administrative or non-mechanical anomaly rather than component fault. At roughly seven years old, the Grandland carries 89,156 miles on the odometer, equating to about 12,700 miles per annum and placing it above typical average use for its age. The mileage trace reveals a pronounced plateau between 27 June 2023 and 29 January 2024, climbing only 52 miles across seven months, implying a period of storage or minimal operation. From January 2024 onward, accumulation normalised, with 9,432 miles added by January 2025 and 8,426 miles by January 2026. The official record remains sparse and entirely free of advisories, reflecting either diligent upkeep or light scrutiny during testing. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of core wear items given the elevated mileage and the unexplained 2023 failure. Examine suspension bushes, coil springs and damper mounts for fatigue, and measure brake disc thickness and caliper operation front and rear. Check exhaust emissions against current limits and assess the underbody for corrosion or structural compromise, particularly around sills and subframes. The absence of recorded faults does not negate the need to verify real-world condition of consumables such as tyres and wiper blades, which fall outside mandatory failure criteria if within legal tolerances. The previous keeper’s approach appears compliant with statutory testing, yet the long dormant interval in 2023 warrants questioning of storage conditions. Confirm the DVSA failure reason via the government portal before purchase, as the missing defect data leaves a minor provenance gap. Overall, the mechanical history supports a sound roadworthiness verdict provided the in-person checks above satisfy scrutiny.