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K290 AEC

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

102,879 mi
Last recorded102,879 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK290 AEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 102,879 miles

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

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

body mounts are starting to corrode

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

rear wheel arches are starting to corrode close to seat belt mounts

Pass 4 Mar 2025 100,134 miles

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

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

body mountings and sill starting to corrode

o/s headlamp is condensated

Pass 29 Feb 2024 97,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f body mount corroded

rear sill ends and body mounts starting to corrode

Pass 21 Feb 2023 94,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s/f sill end and body mount starting to corrode

Pass 8 Mar 2022 92,052 miles

os front body mount starting to corrode

os sill edge corroded

osr sill end corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2021 89,262 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 87,643 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 85,059 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 82,299 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in sidewalls and tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing in sidewalls and tread

Pass 14 Feb 2017 79,517 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 76,399 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 72,466 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,465 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 65,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 65,390 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,830 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all tyres are pershed on sidewalls

brake warning light on

fuel cap is a temporary type

Fail 2 Mar 2010 51,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,990 miles

slight play uppert drag link end

Pass 18 Feb 2008 39,468 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,650 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 32,492 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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K290 AEC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 144,536 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 K290 AEC, 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 34 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 K290 AEC registered?

K290 AEC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 November 1992.

Is K290 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K290 AEC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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