2019 Vauxhall Grandland 1.2L Petrol · DF19 EUW

A clean three-year DVSA roadworthiness record defines this 2019 Vauxhall Grandland, with the most recent test on 23 April 2025 returning a pass and no advisories, mirroring the outcomes of the April 2024 and April 2022 examinations. The only interruption to an otherwise straightforward history is a duplicate test entry on 26 April 2023 showing a failure with no defects recorded, which almost certainly represents a retest following an administrative or minor issue rather than a substantive mechanical concern, given the clean pass recorded the same day. The absence of any advisories for corrosion, brake component wear, suspension deterioration, or exhaust leaks across three consecutive tests is a notably strong indicator of structural and mechanical integrity for a seven-year-old crossover of this class. Against its age, the 44,035-mile recorded accumulation translates to an annual average of roughly 6,300 miles, sitting comfortably within the expected band for a privately used family SUV and pointing to a balanced mix of urban and longer-distance driving rather than any extremes of use. There are no multi-year gaps in the MOT record that would suggest prolonged standing, which removes the typical concerns around seized brake calipers, perished rubber components, or dried drivetrain seals that often accompany low-mileage or laid-up vehicles. Equally, the mileage is not high enough to have placed exceptional demands on the clutch, turbocharger, or dual-clutch transmission components, all of which can be stress points on higher-mileage Grandlands. The consistent year-on-year testing cadence from 2022 onwards further suggests the vehicle has remained in regular service throughout its life. For a prospective buyer, the test-drive priority should be confirming that the underlying mechanical condition matches this paperwork, starting with the suspension and steering. Listen for clonks or knocking from the front MacPherson struts and rear torsion beam over uneven roads, as even a clean MOT record cannot capture worn anti-roll bar drop links, top mounts, or bush deterioration that develops between annual tests. Check for any pulling to one side under braking or a soft, inconsistent pedal feel, paying particular attention to the rear brake caliper slides which can seize on Grandlands of this era and lead to uneven pad wear. Equally important is a careful inspection underneath the vehicle, given the clean MOT history provides no specific advisories to target. Examine the subframe mounting points, brake pipes along the chassis rails, and suspension arms for any early surface corrosion, particularly around the rear arches and underbody seams, as these areas commonly deteriorate on PSA-platform SUVs before any testable defect is flagged. On starting from cold, watch the exhaust for excessive smoke and listen for timing chain rattle from the 1.2 turbo or 1.5 diesel engine, depending on the variant, as these powerplants are known for chain stretch issues at this age regardless of mileage. Finally, verify that all dashboard warning systems, including AdBlue and emissions indicators for diesel models, function correctly, as post-2019 Grandlands fall under stricter emissions monitoring regimes that can trigger dashboard warnings outside of the MOT test scope.