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Land Rover Defender Key Replacement
Land Rover Defender keys date back to 2020 and span 1 key system across the model’s generations — proximity smart key (peps). DFW Keys 4 Cars cuts and programs every one of them at your location anywhere in Dallas–Fort Worth, 24/7 — spares, all-keys-lost, fobs and lockouts. Call (214) 717-6398.
About Defender Keys
Verified key reference for the Land Rover Defender — model years, key types, and the transponder/immobilizer each generation uses. Boundary years can overlap; we confirm the exact part by VIN before dispatching.
| Model / Generation | Years | Key Type | Transponder / Immobilizer | Blade / FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defender (L663, new) | 2020–2021 | Proximity smart key (PEPS) | Hitag-Pro / ID49 — confirm by VIN | HU101 insert — confirm by VIN |
Security System & Immobilizer
Land Rover progressed from early transponders to ID46 remotes and current proximity fobs.
On the Defender specifically we see: confirm by VIN. A correctly cut but unprogrammed key turns the locks and never starts the engine — programming is the half of the job that matters.
Which key does your year have?
- 2020–2021: Proximity smart key (PEPS) — Hitag-Pro / ID49 — confirm by VIN (HU101 insert — confirm by VIN)
Our Defender Key Services
- Key replacement — lost, stolen or broken keys cut from code and programmed on-site, including all-keys-lost by VIN
- Spare key duplication — cheap insurance done in one short visit
- Fob & transponder programming — remotes and smart keys paired to the immobilizer
- Lockout service — damage-free entry, 24/7
- Ignition repair — worn cylinders and keys that won’t turn
Land Rover Defender Key FAQ
I lost the only key to my Defender. What now?
We come to the vehicle, verify ownership, cut a new key from the VIN, and program it on-site — no tow, no dealer wait.
My Defender is push-to-start — can you program that outside the dealer?
Yes. Late models (2020–2021) use a proximity smart key — we carry the fobs and the programmer, and we cut the emergency blade.
How fast can you reach my Defender in DFW?
We dispatch the nearest mobile unit metroplex-wide, 24/7 — call (214) 717-6398 for an honest ETA.