A Range Rover (Land Rover) smart key shell is the outer plastic housing
It is not a complete working key. It is only the empty outer casing (front and back halves, often with a button pad). You transfer the original internal electronics (circuit board, transponder chip, battery, and usually the emergency key blade) from a worn or damaged fob into the new shell. No reprogramming is required
5 buttons layout:
Closed padlock → Lock
Open padlock → Unlock
Headlight icon → Approach/headlights
Car/hatch icon → Tailgate/boot release
Red triangle (bottom) → Panic/alarm
Designed for keyless/proximity entry and push-button start systems.
Typically houses a CR2032 battery and an emergency mechanical key blade
Common applications
Range Rover (including L405 and later)
Range Rover Sport
Range Rover Evoque
Discovery / Discovery Sport
Defender