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B24 BEP

1985 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,305 mi
Last recorded99,305 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Discovery94,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 BEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 99,305 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flexi brake hose mounting slightly corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 98,334 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 97,516 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 96,791 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 96,785 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 95,960 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 95,948 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 95,139 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 94,060 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 94,046 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL OVER (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 94,046 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL OVER (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,046 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 94,046 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,046 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 94,046 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 94,046 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 94,046 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 94,038 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 94,038 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 92,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 92,510 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 91,739 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 88,482 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 88,482 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 88,458 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 88,458 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 87,500 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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B24 BEP is a 1985 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 94,046 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B24 BEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B24 BEP registered?

B24 BEP is a 1985 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 1985.

Is B24 BEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B24 BEP shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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