[Confirmed] Online VIN decoders for 1989 Land Rover Defender key codes

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Karmapolice
Member since July 2022 • 41 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 1989 Land Rover Defender?

Posted on April 12, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 844 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1989 Land Rover Defender. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 13, 2025

Replies (3)

Megabyte
Member • 36 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1989 Land Rover Defender!

April 13, 2025 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 30 posts

Saved me from towing my 1989 Land Rover Defender. Thanks!

April 14, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 23 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 1989 Land Rover Defender key code too.

April 15, 2025 Reply

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