1970 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · NST 216J
1970 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 21 Oct 1970. Recorded mileage 82,897 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1970 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NST 216J Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 82,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NST 216J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1970 Land Rover Defender (NST 216J) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering ba”; “Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”; “Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”.
NST 216J Mileage History
- 22/03/202379,117 mi
- 19/03/202480,457 mi+1,340 mi
- 23/04/202581,652 mi+1,195 mi
- 14/04/202682,894 mi+1,242 mi
- 15/04/202682,897 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,233 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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