2021 Vauxhall Grandland X SRI NAV Turbo A 1.2L Petrol · GU21 VVB

The 2021 Vauxhall Grandland X presents a clean and stable maintenance trend based on the available DVSA MOT records. The most recent test, conducted on 1 September 2025 at 7,306 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This follows an equally clean pass on 4 September 2024 at 3,635 miles. With two consecutive MOT tests showing no advisories or failures whatsoever, the vehicle demonstrates consistent mechanical compliance and no emerging or recurring faults. The mileage pattern is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle. Between the September 2024 test at 3,635 miles and the September 2025 test at 7,306 miles, the car accumulated 3,671 miles over twelve months. That is a modest uptick from the earlier period, which saw the car cover roughly 3,635 miles in its first three years of registered use. Overall annualised mileage sits at approximately 1,461 miles per year, well below the UK average of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles annually. Such low usage raises the possibility of prolonged stationary periods, which can affect tyre sidewall condition, brake surface corrosion, and fluid degradation through moisture absorption rather than mechanical wear. Despite the clean MOT record, a prospective buyer should carry out a thorough physical inspection focused on areas that low-mileage vehicles are particularly susceptible to. Tyres should be checked for date codes and perishing, as original rubber from 2021 may be approaching or beyond its recommended six-year service life regardless of remaining tread depth. Brake discs and pads should be examined for surface corrosion that can develop during extended parking. Suspension components, including bushes and dampers, merit close inspection for deterioration that can occur through age and ozone exposure rather than mileage alone. The exhaust system and underbody should be checked for corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has been stored or used primarily on short trips that prevent moisture from evaporating fully from the system. The MOT data provides a reassuring baseline, but it represents only two snapshots in time. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains advisable, particularly to assess fluid condition, battery health, and any signs of long-term storage effects that a standard MOT does not specifically evaluate.