2018 Vauxhall Grandland 1.6L Diesel · SD18 EKJ

The Vauxhall Grandland has maintained a stable roadworthiness record over the past two years, with the most recent MOT on 5 March 2026 at 91,041 miles showing no defects—a clean pass following a brief but unexplained failure on 18 June 2025 at 85,736 miles . The failure was recorded without any listed defects, which is unusual and suggests either a minor oversight in documentation or a procedural error. Since then, the vehicle has passed two consecutive tests without advisories, indicating consistent compliance with basic roadworthiness standards. The absence of recurring advisories or defects in the past three MOTs implies that routine maintenance—such as tyre condition, brake functionality, and emissions—has been addressed promptly. However, the isolated failure in mid-2025 warrants closer scrutiny, as it may hint at an intermittent issue that was either resolved quickly or overlooked. The mileage accumulation of 11,380 miles per year aligns with typical usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, suggesting neither excessive wear nor prolonged neglect. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests (around 11,700 miles in a year ) and the 2025 to 2026 interval (around 5,300 miles in six months ) indicates a slight reduction in annual mileage, which could reflect seasonal use or a period of lower activity. There are no red flags in the mileage pattern—no sudden spikes that would raise concerns about aggressive driving or no evidence of prolonged inactivity that might accelerate corrosion or fluid degradation. The clean MOT history over 17,000 miles since the last advisory-free test further supports that the vehicle has been used and maintained within expected parameters. For a buyer, the primary focus should be on components that, while not flagged in the MOT, are common wear points on this model at this mileage. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of hardening or leakage, as these often degrade gradually without immediate MOT consequences. Check the rear brake calipers for binding or uneven wear, given the unexplained failure in 2025—this could point to a past issue with brake fluid contamination or seized components. Structural integrity is less of a concern, but verify the undercarriage and wheel arches for surface rust, particularly in regions prone to salt exposure. Finally, while the MOT history is clean, a pre-purchase inspection should confirm the exhaust system’s condition , as leaks or corrosion can develop between tests without triggering a fail. The absence of advisories does not eliminate the need for due diligence on these high-mileage components.