Vauxhall Grandland
From 59,191 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Grandlands fare better: 2021 models pass at 89.5% vs 83.7% for 2018.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 1,893 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,893 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 922 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 863 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 492 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 361 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 316 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 304 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 303 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 287 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 216 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 53% of failures are serious: 46.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 6.1% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £106.
Vauxhall Grandland on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 15,232 newly registered in the past year with 495 leaving, a net gain of 14,737. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 105,647 | 776 | +3,394 | -118 | +3,276 |
| 2025 Q2 | 102,456 | 691 | +4,198 | -33 | +4,165 |
| 2025 Q1 | 98,340 | 642 | +5,416 | -344 | +5,072 |
| 2024 Q4 | 93,355 | 555 | +2,224 | -0 | +2,582 |
| 2024 Q3 | 90,860 | 468 | +4,042 | -842 | +3,200 |
| 2024 Q2 | 87,659 | 469 | +2,889 | -0 | +2,995 |
| 2024 Q1 | 84,598 | 535 | +4,401 | -0 | +4,431 |
| 2023 Q4 | 79,953 | 749 | +2,368 | -0 | +2,608 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandland Ultimate Turbo | Petrol | 11,163 | 14% |
| Grandland X Sport Nav Turbo Ss | Petrol | 8,949 | 12% |
| Grandland X Sri Nav Turbo | Petrol | 7,307 | 9% |
| Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto | Petrol | 5,910 | 8% |
| Grandland X Se Turbo S/S | Petrol | 5,624 | 7% |
| Grandland Ultimate Trbo Mhev A | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 4,946 | 6% |
| Grandland Gs Turbo Mhev Auto | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 4,904 | 6% |
| Grandland X Elite Nav Turbo | Petrol | 4,041 | 5% |
| Grandland X Sport Nav T D Ss | Diesel | 3,137 | 4% |
| Grandland X Elite Nav Turbo Ss | Petrol | 2,855 | 4% |
| Grandland X Sport Nav T Ss A | Petrol | 2,305 | 3% |
| Grandland X Elite Nav Turbo A | Petrol | 2,264 | 3% |
| Grandland X Sri Nav Turbo A | Petrol | 2,101 | 3% |
| Grandland X Se Turbo | Petrol | 1,994 | 3% |
| Grandland X Griffin Edition T | Petrol | 1,909 | 2% |
| Grandland Gs Ev | Battery Electric | 1,820 | 2% |
| Grandland Gs Line Turbo | Petrol | 1,705 | 2% |
| Grandland Gs Turbo | Petrol | 1,586 | 2% |
| Grandland Ultimate Ev | Battery Electric | 1,538 | 2% |
| Grandland Ultimate T Mhev A | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 1,472 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 90.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 88% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2018 | 83.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grandlands tested had between 29,085 and 47,660 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 37,102 median miles, the Grandland has 0.037 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Vauxhall models
| Vauxhall Corsa | 70.9% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 72.5% |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 67.2% |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 76.7% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 75.3% |
Common questions
What is the Vauxhall Grandland MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Grandland has a 86.2% MOT pass rate based on 59,191 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Grandland?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Grandland is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 1,893 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
How many Vauxhall Grandlands are on UK roads?
There are 105,647 Vauxhall Grandlands currently licensed on UK roads, with 776 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Grandland at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Grandland is 37,102 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,085 and 47,660 miles.
Buying a used Grandland?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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