Est: £5,800 - £6,200
1970 Land Rover Series IIA 88in
United Kingdom • 1 Apr 2026 • Lot 34
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Land Rover Series IIA is a well-preserved, low-mileage example with long-term ownership. Featuring a diesel engine, canvas tilt, and recent wheels and tires, it blends classic charm with modern practicality thanks to an immobilizer.
Condition
7
Well-preserved, minor reconditioning needed.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
58,072 miles
DDA981J
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
True icon of British motoring; canvas tilt; and built to go anywhere; showing only 58,072 milesThe Land Rover Series IIA is widely regarded as the definitive classic Land Rover: rugged, unpretentious and engineered to go anywhere.
By 1970, the model had reached its mature form, combining the agricultural charm of the early Series trucks with the incremental improvements that made them dependable workhorses the world over.
It was also the final full year of IIA production before the arrival of the Series III in 1971, giving these late examples particular appeal among enthusiasts.First registered in September 1970, this 88-inch diesel example shows as having had only one former keeper, the current owner retaining it for the last 30 years.
The odometer displays a remarkably modest 58,072 miles, entirely in keeping with its honest, well-preserved presentation.Powered by the familiar 4-cylinder diesel engine, it wears its canvas tilt to great effect, giving it the classic profile so clos...
Points of note
£750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,545
Median Price (Since 2020)
£121,309
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 26 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
54,407 miles
Registration Date
1970-09-22
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 24 2017 with 54,407 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
Failed
On Jun 19 2017 with 54,404 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriger (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriger (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front brake binding
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Oil leak on engine
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
Passed
On Jun 27 2016 with 53,953 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Jun 18 2015 with 53,309 miles
Passed
On Jun 27 2014 with 52,784 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Passed
On Jun 26 2013 with 52,027 miles
Failed
On May 16 2013 with 52,024 miles
There were 11 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- (Dangerous) Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
User Entered:
- centre crossmember crroded gear box
- Oil leak
Passed
On May 31 2012 with 51,331 miles
Passed
On May 10 2011 with 50,526 miles
Failed
On May 06 2010 with 50,626 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Passed
On May 06 2010 with 50,626 miles
Failed
On May 07 2009 with 50,627 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Passed
On May 07 2009 with 50,627 miles
Passed
On May 08 2008 with 50,627 miles
Failed
On May 07 2008 with 50,627 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Passed
On May 14 2007 with 50,627 miles
Passed
On May 31 2006 with 50,627 miles
Failed
On May 11 2006 with 50,628 miles
There were 16 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
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