2020 Vauxhall G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Vauxhall G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A passed 89.5% of its 1,330 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.2 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 9.3%. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 7.1% 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 36 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2020 G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A fails 10.2% of the time in the 0-30k band and 8.8% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.4 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 11.4% in 2023 to 9.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | 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 |
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 | 36 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 17 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
| 4 | Washers | 11 |
| 5 | Wipers | 9 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 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 | 24.6% | 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.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 275 | 10.2% |
| 30-60k | 881 | 10.9% |
| 60-90k | 160 | 8.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| 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
On a 2020 G-Land X Bsns Ed Nv Prm Hyb4 A, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.