2018 Vauxhall Grandland 1.6L Diesel · D4 GBN
2018 Vauxhall Grandland (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 33,347 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL GRANDLAND
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D4 GBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 33,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D4 GBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Vauxhall Grandland (D4 GBN) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
D4 GBN Mileage History
- 03/10/202320,005 mi
- 26/09/202424,233 mi+4,228 mi
- 29/09/202528,544 mi+4,311 mi
- 01/10/202633,347 mi+4,803 mi
- 02/10/202633,347 mi
Average of roughly 4,449 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 1.5/1.6 BlueHDi DPF CloggingSerious
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- Rear Shock Absorber WeepingModerate
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