[Solved] Where's the key code located on a 2003 Land Rover Discovery SE for key programming?

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Hackman
Member since February 2023 • 23 posts

Need my 2003 Land Rover Discovery SE's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on November 16, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Land Rover Discovery SE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 17, 2024

Replies (3)

Bob
Member • 109 posts

Using this on my 2003 Land Rover Discovery SE now. Hope it works.

November 17, 2024 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 101 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2003 Land Rover Discovery SE?

November 18, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 126 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2003 Land Rover Discovery SE.

November 19, 2024 Reply

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