2018 Vauxhall Grandland 1.5L Diesel · DY68 UKF

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test conducted in August 2025 at 41,924 miles identified a mechanical play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage and noted that all four tyres were reaching legal limits. While the vehicle passed, the accumulation of multiple tyre-related advisories suggests the previous owner deferred replacing consumables until they became an inspection concern. At approximately eight years old, the 41,924 miles average roughly 5,240 miles per year, which is significantly below the national average for this age. The usage pattern appears consistent, with a gap of 8,811 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests and similar intervals in the years prior. However, low-mileage vehicles suffer from rubber degradation, as evidenced by the July 2022 record where heavy cracking and sidewall damage were noted across multiple tyres. This indicates the car likely sat for long periods between periods of use. A buyer should perform a close physical inspection of the suspension components, as the anti-roll bar linkage play is a precursor to wider wear in bushes and ball joints. The 2024 report of pitted and scored rear brake discs suggests the vehicle frequently sits without sufficient brake application, which can lead to corrosion on the rotors and calipers. Given the history of perished rubber, the age of the current tyres and any rubber hoses or engine seals must be verified to ensure they are not structurally compromised despite having sufficient tread depth.