[Confirmed Fix] Bought a secondhand 1986 Land Rover Defender 90, PIN code missing

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Madhatter
Member since September 2022 • 128 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 1986 Land Rover Defender 90 to make a spare key?

Posted on May 06, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1088 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1986 Land Rover Defender 90. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 07, 2025

Replies (5)

Killerbee
Member • 108 posts

My 1986 Land Rover Defender 90 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

May 07, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 118 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1986 Land Rover Defender 90, would this method still work?

May 08, 2025 Reply
Techlord
Member • 132 posts

Same issue here with my 1986 Land Rover Defender 90, let me know if it works.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Heidi
Member • 41 posts

I tried this with my 1986 Land Rover Defender 90 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

May 10, 2025 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 108 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1986 Land Rover Defender 90.

May 11, 2025 Reply

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