[Solution] Land Rover Defender 110 MHEV key not recognized - what code should I enter?

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Where's the key code stored in my Land Rover Defender 110 MHEV for key programming?

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Where exactly do you find the key code on a Land Rover Defender 110 MHEV?

I’m not alone! My Land Rover Defender 110 MHEV is doing the same thing.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Land Rover Defender 110 MHEV owner.

My Land Rover Defender 110 MHEV won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

This might finally help me unlock my Land Rover Defender 110 MHEV's key code.

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