[It Worked!] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 1991 Land Rover Defender 110?

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Unclesam
Member since November 2021 • 72 posts

Looking for my 1991 Land Rover Defender 110's key code to program a new key

Posted on February 11, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1991 Land Rover Defender 110. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 12, 2025

Replies (3)

Orangecrush
Member • 118 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 1991 Land Rover Defender 110 all week. Hope this helps.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 58 posts

Just tried this on my 1991 Land Rover Defender 110—anyone else have success?

February 13, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 115 posts

Trying this on my 1991 Land Rover Defender 110 later. Will report back.

February 14, 2025 Reply

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