Vauxhall G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 3 model years and 1,367 tests, the Vauxhall G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A passes its MOT 89.5% of the time. All cars of a similar age fail 9.3% of the time, so this is 1.2pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 7.2% of all tests — 5.3 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake pads and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 39 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A fails 10.1% of the time in the 0-30k band and 8.4% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.7 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 11.4% in 2023 to 9.4% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,330 | 89.5% | 10.5% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.2% | 98 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.8% | 25 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 20 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.2% | 17 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 15 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 5 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 4 |
| 8 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 39 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 17 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 4 | Washers | 11 |
| 5 | Wipers | 9 |
| 6 | Attachment | 7 |
| 7 | Pins and bushes | 6 |
| 8 | Service brake performance | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.5% | 335 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.8% | 147 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 76 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.3% | 31 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.6% | 22 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 8 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 286 | 10.1% |
| 30-60k | 898 | 10.9% |
| 60-90k | 166 | 8.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 475 | 11.4% |
| 2024 | 437 | 10.3% |
| 2025 | 446 | 9.4% |
What to check before buying a Vauxhall G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A
- Tyres (7.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (1.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (1.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A?
89.5% of the 1,367 Vauxhall G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 10.5% fail rate, across model years 2020–2022.
What does the Vauxhall G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 7.2% of tests, then brakes (1.8%).
How much does mileage affect G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 10.1% for cars in the 0-30k band and 8.4% for 60-90k, a 1.7-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,367 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.