[Verified] My Land Rover Defender 130 X is asking for a key programming code

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Turboboost
Member since April 2023 • 122 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Land Rover Defender 130 X?

Posted on August 28, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Land Rover Defender 130 X. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 29, 2024

Replies (4)

Kungfupanda
Member • 38 posts

Following along—same issue with my Land Rover Defender 130 X.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 126 posts

If this works for my Land Rover Defender 130 X, I owe you big time.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 130 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Land Rover Defender 130 X.

August 31, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
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I really hope this trick works on my Land Rover Defender 130 X.

September 01, 2024 Reply

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