2019 Vauxhall Grandland 1.5L Diesel · FH68 PRX

This Vauxhall Grandland presents a notably clean DVSA roadworthiness profile, with five consecutive MOT passes from 2022 through to the most recent test on 7 July 2025 and zero advisories or defects recorded across the entire history. The absence of any flagged items on a vehicle now six years into its life is a positive indicator that core safety-related components such as brakes, suspension, tyres, lighting, and exhaust emissions have consistently met the minimum statutory standards at each annual assessment. No structural corrosion advisories, brake pipe concerns, or suspension component defects have appeared at any point, which on a PSA-sourced platform of this age is reassuring given the typical areas of wear on these chassis. The unbroken pass record with no advisory accumulation suggests that consumable items have either been replaced ahead of test thresholds or have simply not yet degraded to reportable levels. With 51,130 miles recorded over approximately seven years, this Grandland has covered around 7,300 miles annually, which sits squarely within the expected usage band for a family crossover of this type. There are no extended gaps between MOT tests that would suggest prolonged off-road storage, nor any sudden mileage jumps between consecutive tests that might indicate clocked readings or inconsistent use. The mileage progression between annual tests appears measured and consistent, reflecting regular rather than sporadic driving. Mechanically, this mid-range annual accumulation means the engine, manual or automatic transmission, and drivetrain will have experienced moderate but not excessive wear, while components subjected to per-mile degradation such as brake discs, pads, clutches, and tyres will have experienced reasonable but not extreme service life. The fact that no brake, tyre, or emissions advisories were recorded at the most recent test suggests these items were still well within serviceable condition at that point. Given the complete absence of advisory history, there is no specific component history to investigate in granular detail, but a prospective buyer should nonetheless carry out a targeted physical inspection and test drive to verify the current condition of items that commonly begin to demand attention on Grandlands of this age and mileage. On a test drive, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven road surfaces, particularly from the lower wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and track rod ends, as these are known wear points on the EMP2 platform and would not necessarily have been flagged on the MOT if not yet at failure threshold. Check for any pulling to one side under braking, which could indicate binding calipers or unevenly worn brake discs, and feel for vibration through the steering wheel or brake pedal that might suggest disc runout. Inspect the underside for any fresh oil residue around the engine sump, turbo oil feed pipes, and front differential area, as well as for any early signs of corrosion on the rear subframe mounting points and brake line unions, which are areas to monitor as the vehicle accumulates further mileage. A thorough visual inspection should also include a check of the rear axle bushings for any perishing or cracking, examination of the exhaust system for corrosion at the flexi-joint and rear silencer mounting, and a close look at the condition of all four tyres to confirm even wear across both axles, as uneven rear tyre wear can point to suspension geometry issues. Verify that all dashboard warning lamps illuminate correctly on ignition and extinguish once the engine is running, paying particular attention to any persistent emissions or powertrain management lights. With the MOT history showing no recorded issues, this Grandland offers a clean foundation, but confirming the present state of these typical mid-life wear items through a physical inspection and an extended test drive remains essential before purchase, as MOT records only confirm test-day compliance rather than the immediate post-test condition of consumable components.