[Solved] Where's the key code hidden on my 1987 Land Rover Defender 110 for key programming?

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Knightrider
Member since January 2023 • 54 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 1987 Land Rover Defender 110 keys?

Posted on January 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 820 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1987 Land Rover Defender 110. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 22, 2025

Replies (5)

Killerinst
Member • 109 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1987 Land Rover Defender 110 this hard?!

January 22, 2025 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 16 posts

Following this for my 1987 Land Rover Defender 110. Please update if it works!

January 23, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 45 posts

Same problem on my 1987 Land Rover Defender 110. Watching for any working solutions.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 135 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 1987 Land Rover Defender 110.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 40 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 1987 Land Rover Defender 110. Need the code badly.

January 26, 2025 Reply

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