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Vauxhall Grandland Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Grandland reliable? We analysed 204,289 real MOT tests across 36,293 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 204,289 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.1%
Typical Mileage
36,959mi
Annual Mileage
7,220mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Grandland is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Grandland.

Vauxhall Grandland Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Grandland. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Vauxhall Grandland MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Vauxhall Grandland to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

90.1%
2022
87.9%
2021
88.1%
2020
87.6%
2019
84.8%
2018
85.6%
2017

Vauxhall Grandland Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Vauxhall Grandland models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,129
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,246

Vauxhall Grandland Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Grandland owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,838 mi/yr
Typical
7,220 mi/yr
Average
8,101 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,155 mi/yr

Vauxhall Grandland MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Grandland year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 71 90.1% 12,999 23,951 31,884
2021 803 87.9% 24,750 35,787 51,208
2020 2,826 88.1% 22,930 34,295 46,932
2019 95,936 87.6% 22,773 33,981 47,846
2018 101,760 84.8% 27,040 39,491 54,585
2017 368 85.6% 32,360 45,479 64,796

How Long Does a Vauxhall Grandland Last?

Based on 36,293 Vauxhall Grandland vehicles on UK roads.

Average
6.1 years
Median
6.0 years

Vauxhall Grandland Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Grandland MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
36,959 mi
75th Percentile
51,652 mi
95th Percentile
77,932 mi
Max Recorded
772,589 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Grandland

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

90.1% MOT pass rate from 71 tests

Year to avoid
2018

84.8% MOT pass rate from 101,760 tests

The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Grandland is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.1% across 71 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Vauxhall Grandland Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Grandland THIS CAR 86.1% 204,289 36,959 mi — yrs
Vauxhall Corsa 69.7% 26,893,546 58,908 mi 33 yrs
Vauxhall Astra 71.9% 25,288,868 76,280 mi 34 yrs
Vauxhall Zafira 71.9% 8,488,627 75,062 mi 27 yrs
Yamaha FZS1000 89.6% 71,815 21,942 mi 25 yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Grandland outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Grandland?

The Vauxhall Grandland has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.1% across 204,289 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Vauxhall Grandland with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Vauxhall Grandland owner drives around 7,220 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Vauxhall Grandland — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Grandland reliable?
Based on 204,289 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Grandland has a 86.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Grandland?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Grandland do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Grandland does around 7,220 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Grandland last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Grandland?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Vauxhall Grandland?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Vauxhall Grandland is 2022 with a 90.1% pass rate across 71 tests.