2020 Vauxhall Grandland X SE Turbo D Auto 1.5L Diesel · DN70 GPZ

A notably clean three-test MOT record defines the mechanical picture for this 2020 Vauxhall Grandland X, with passes recorded on 3 October 2023, 19 November 2024, and most recently on 1 November 2025, and crucially not a single advisory or defect noted across any of those examinations. The absence of recorded wear items such as corroded brake components, deteriorated suspension bushes, oil weep, or tyre condition issues across consecutive tests points to a vehicle that has consistently presented in good structural and mechanical order at inspection. The latest 2025 pass confirms this trajectory remains stable rather than worsening, which is reassuring for a six-year-old diesel-automatic crossover approaching the midpoint of its typical service life. With 51,589 miles accumulated over approximately six years, this Grandland X has covered around 8,598 miles annually, a rate that sits squarely within the expected range for a family SUV of this type and likely reflects a mixture of urban commuting and occasional longer journeys. There are no unusual gaps in the testing timeline, no evidence of long periods off the road that would raise concerns about dormant corrosion, dried seals, or stale brake fluid, and the mileage progression between tests is consistent with steady regular use. This kind of usage pattern is generally favourable for a turbo-diesel powertrain, as it avoids both the very low-mileage short-trip wear that can cause DPF issues and the high-mileage wear that accelerates clutch, dual-mass flywheel, and turbo bearing fatigue. Diesel automatics in this band of mileage should still have meaningful service life ahead in major drivetrain components, provided the automatic transmission fluid and filter have been changed on schedule. Because the MOT history contains no advisories, there is no specific component flagged that would direct a targeted inspection, but a prospective buyer should still satisfy themselves on the items most likely to surface on a Grandland X of this age and mileage. On the road, listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn lower wishbone bushes or anti-roll bar link drop links; any vagueness, wandering, or steering pull should prompt a check of the front MacPherson strut top mounts and rear axle bushes. Brake feel should be firm and progressive without excessive pedal travel, and the vehicle should pull up straight; any judder under braking would warrant inspection of the front discs for lipping or hot spots. The eight-speed Aisin automatic should shift smoothly through all gears without flare, hesitation, or a noticeable shunt when moving from rest, and kickdown response should be prompt without any flaring revs. Under the bonnet, check for any oil residue around the turbocharger inlet pipe and intercooler couplings, which on the 1.5 Turbo D can weep with age, and inspect the engine cover and cam cover for any signs of residue that might indicate a minor gasket seep. Examine the underside for any surface corrosion, particularly around the rear axle beam, subframe mounting points, and brake pipe runs, as these areas tend to show early deterioration on UK-registered vehicles regardless of MOT outcome. Verify that the diesel particulate filter has been regularly exercised by sustained higher-speed running, and confirm the service book shows timely oil and filter changes at manufacturer intervals, as neglected servicing is the single biggest risk to longevity on this engine. If all of these manual checks check out and the vehicle drives cleanly, the spotless MOT history suggests this Grandland X is a sound used purchase.