2019 Vauxhall Grandland 1.2L Petrol · BW19 GVZ

The 2019 Vauxhall Grandland presents a broadly stable mechanical picture through its MOT record, though the most recent test on 16 January 2026 at 54,608 miles introduced a notable fault. The tester flagged a rear service brake binding, albeit not excessively under item 1.2.1 (f). This is the first braking-related defect recorded against the vehicle. Prior to January 2026, the car passed four consecutive MOTs cleanly or with only minor tyre wear advisories, suggesting the binding rear brake is a relatively fresh development rather than a chronic, unresolved issue. The overall maintenance trend remains stable, but that single braking fault warrants immediate attention before it progresses into uneven disc wear or overheating. The mileage accumulation of roughly 7,800 miles per year is entirely typical for a seven-year-old family SUV. The record shows steady annual progression from 25,276 miles in April 2022 through to 54,608 miles in January 2026, with no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer reading. The testing intervals are broadly annual, which is consistent with regular use rather than prolonged standing. There is no evidence of mileage rollback or irregular gaps that would raise concern about the car sitting unused for extended periods. The recurring theme across the record is tyre wear, specifically on the nearside. In January 2024 at 42,343 miles, both the nearside front and rear tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit, and in April 2022 at 25,276 miles the nearside front tyre received the same advisory. Repeated nearside wear can point to alignment issues, uneven weight distribution, or simply the effects of road camber on UK roads. A buyer should have the tracking and wheel alignment checked and inspect the nearside suspension components, including drop links, track rod ends, and suspension bushes, for any play or deterioration that could be accelerating that uneven wear pattern. The binding rear brake flagged in January 2026 is the most mechanically significant item on file. A buyer should inspect the rear caliper slides and pistons for seizure, check the handbrake mechanism for correct adjustment, and examine the rear brake discs for scoring or hot-spotting. Given the otherwise clean record, this fault may stem from a sticking caliper rather than systemic neglect, but it should be diagnosed and rectified promptly to avoid secondary damage to the braking system.