[Verified] Any way to unlock Land Rover Defender First Edition without key code?

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Airjordan
Member since April 2022 • 125 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a Land Rover Defender First Edition for key programming?

Posted on April 04, 2025
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 First Edition. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 05, 2025

Replies (5)

Quantumfizz
Member • 102 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Land Rover Defender First Edition!

April 05, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 48 posts

My Land Rover Defender First Edition won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 30 posts

Following this for my Land Rover Defender First Edition. Please update if it works!

April 07, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 73 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Land Rover Defender First Edition, following this thread.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 141 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Land Rover Defender First Edition.

April 09, 2025 Reply

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