2019 Vauxhall Grandland 1.2L Petrol · DP19 FVR

Five consecutive MOT passes with absolutely no advisories or defects recorded across every test from 2022 through 2026 establish a notably clean roadworthiness profile for this Grandland. The most recent examination on 9 April 2026 returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the pattern stretching back through 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022 shows identical results each year. A clean sheet across five tests is a strong indicator that the vehicle has not yet developed the wear items, corrosion, or component degradation that typically surface on a seven year old crossover, and the absence of any flagged monitoring items means there are no outstanding concerns for an inspector to chase up at the next annual test. With 37,472 miles recorded over roughly seven years, annual mileage averages out at around 5,353 miles per year, which sits well below the typical accumulation rate for a family SUV of this age. This lower usage figure is corroborated by the MOT history itself, as the mileage gaps between annual tests are consistent and show no sudden jumps that might suggest the odometer has been disconnected, replaced, or misread. Mechanically, modest annual mileage of this nature generally means that wear-related components such as brake discs, pads, clutches, and tyres have experienced lighter service than a higher mileage counterpart, though it also warrants checking that items which suffer from age rather than use such as rubber suspension bushes, coolant hoses, drive belts, and the air conditioning system have not deteriorated through extended standing periods. Given the absence of any recorded advisories, the test drive should focus on confirming that the standard wear items expected on a Grandland of this age remain in good serviceable condition rather than chasing specific flagged defects. Listen for any knocking or creaking from the front suspension over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, as the front MacPherson strut arrangement common to this platform is known for wear in the lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar link drop links, and any looseness felt through the steering wheel over rough tarmac would warrant closer inspection. On the braking side, test from a moderate speed for any vibration through the pedal or steering, which would indicate disc runout or pad deposits, and confirm the handbrake holds firmly on an incline as electronic park brake calipers on later Grandland models can develop actuator issues. Also verify that the clutch take-up is smooth and progressive with no slipping under load, as dual mass flywheel replacement on these PSA derived platforms is a costly job if wear has set in. Beyond the dynamic checks, a thorough pre purchase inspection should pay particular attention to the areas most prone to problems on this generation of Grandland even when the MOT record remains clean. Inspect the engine bay for any signs of oil weeps from the camshaft cover gasket or the turbo oil feed lines, as these PSA 1.2 and 1.5 powertrains can mist oil onto the exhaust manifold without it necessarily showing on an MOT smoke test. Examine the underbody and wheel arches for any surface corrosion beginning to take hold on the rear suspension trailing arms and subframe mounting points, as seven year old crossovers frequently show early signs of structural rust in these areas before they progress to advisory level. Finally, confirm that all electrical systems including the infotainment, parking sensors, climate control, and any factory fitted lane keeping or emergency braking functions operate correctly, as CAN bus related faults can develop on PSA derived vehicles and would not be picked up during a standard MOT.