2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Businss Ed T D — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 818 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Businss Ed T D, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 89.4% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.4% | 44 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.9% | 24 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 17 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.1% | 9 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.0% | 8 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 7 |
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 | 42 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 16 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 9 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 8 |
| 6 | Joints | 7 |
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 | 24.4% | 200 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.6% | 144 |
| 3 | Other defects | 10.0% | 82 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.5% | 29 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.3% | 19 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.2% | 10 |
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 | 336 | 8.0% |
| 30-60k | 379 | 12.7% |
| 60-90k | 89 | 10.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 199 | 9.6% |
| 2023 | 203 | 10.3% |
| 2024 | 213 | 10.8% |
| 2025 | 203 | 11.8% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Grandland X Businss Ed T D
Before buying a 2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Businss Ed T D, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.4% 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 (2.9% 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 (2.1% 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 2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Businss Ed T Ds pass their MOT?
89.4% of the 818 2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Businss Ed T D MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Businss Ed T D?
Tyres, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by brakes (2.9%).
Does the 2019 Grandland X Businss Ed T D get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.0% in the 0-30k band to 10.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 818 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.