2020 Vauxhall G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,330 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Vauxhall G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 89.5% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).

Pass rate

1,330

MOT tests analysed

10.5%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

3.9

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Vauxhall G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	7.1%	95
2	Brakes	1.9%	25
3	Lighting & signalling	1.4%	19
4	Visibility	1.3%	17
5	Suspension	1.1%	15
6	Body, structure & corrosion	0.4%	5

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Vauxhall G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	36
2	Brake pads	17
3	Headlamp aim	13
4	Washers	11
5	Wipers	9
6	Service brake performance	6

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Vauxhall G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	24.6%	327
2	Brakes	10.8%	144
3	Other defects	5.7%	76
4	Visibility	2.3%	31
5	Suspension	1.6%	21
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.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	275	10.2%
30-60k	881	10.9%
60-90k	160	8.8%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	475	11.4%
2024	425	10.3%
2025	421	9.5%

What to check before buying a 2020 G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A

Before buying a 2020 Vauxhall G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.1% of tests for this year.

Tyres (7.1% 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 (1.9% 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 (1.4% 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

How many 2020 Vauxhall G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 As pass their MOT?

89.5% of the 1,330 2020 Vauxhall G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.5% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Vauxhall G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A?

Tyres, recorded in 7.1% of tests, followed by brakes (1.9%).

Does the 2020 G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.2% in the 0-30k band to 8.8% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,330 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.