[Status: Resolved] Dealer says key code unavailable for 2003 Land Rover Discovery Series

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Pandaking
Member since January 2023 • 63 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2003 Land Rover Discovery Series

Posted on December 01, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 859 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Land Rover Discovery Series. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 02, 2024

Replies (4)

Icedragon
Member • 28 posts

Been here before with my 2003 Land Rover Discovery Series. Let’s see if this one works.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 141 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2003 Land Rover Discovery Series.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 98 posts

I tried this with my 2003 Land Rover Discovery Series but still no luck. Any suggestions?

December 04, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 18 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2003 Land Rover Discovery Series.

December 05, 2024 Reply

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