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2024 Land Rover Defender 130 Lemon Law Case Study: Buyback in Texas

Purchased New in Texas
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$108,361
Recovered
4 Visits
Repair Attempts
22 Days
Out of Service
7,164 Mi
At First Repair
Case Overview

Texas Land Rover Defender 130 Case: 4 Repair Visits and 22 Days Out of Service

2024 Land Rover Defender 130 lemon law buyback in Texas: Easy Lemon recovered $108,361 for this client after 4 repair visits and 22 days out of service. The claim was brought under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.). When the same defect keeps coming back and the manufacturer cannot fix it, the owner may be entitled to a buyback, a replacement or a cash settlement, at no cost†.

Our client purchased a brand new 2024 Land Rover Defender 130 in Texas. Its repair orders run from January 6, 2025 to January 20, 2026: 4 visits in all, and 22 days when it could not be driven. The first visit was recorded at 7,164 miles.

Land Rover settled the claim with a vehicle buyback of $108,361. That figure includes our client's payment, the lender payoff and the attorney fees Land Rover paid.

Systems Involved

  • Engine
  • Braking
  • HVAC
  • Body/Trim
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4
Repair Attempts
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22
Days Out of Service
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7,164
Miles at First Repair
✓
$108,361
Recovered
Repair History

2024 Land Rover Defender 130 Repair History: What the Repair Orders Show

Visit 1: January 6, 2025

  • The coolant level is low.
  • Technicians found that the turbo line was leaking from the feed line and that the O-rings were worn because of a poor seal. As a result, the line tube O-rings were replaced.
  • A grinding noise was also reported coming from the front.

Visit 2: October 30-November 4, 2025

  • A coolant leak and smell was reported.
  • Technicians found leak and corrosion around the coolant due to the pass hose clamp having a poor seal.
  • They then replaced the coolant bypass hose assembly and found poor seals on the o rings, so those were replaced too, but the problem continued.
  • The technicians then found a leak on the cylinder block line, which led to the line being replaced.
  • The brakes were also squeaking.
  • Technicians found the rear brake pads making noise, which led to the brake pads, rotors, and sensor being replaced.

Visit 3: December 3-4, 2025

  • A coolant smell was reported from the vents.
  • Technicians found multiple coolant leaks due to poor seal, which led to the turbo o rings, coolant bypass hose, and heater manifold hose being replaced.
  • The sunshade was also reportedly not closing.
  • Technicians found that the sunroof and roof blind lost calibration, which was then calibrated.
  • The front brake pads and rotors were also replaced during this visit due to heated rotors.

Visit 4: January 8-20, 2026

  • The owner reports a coolant smell after driving the vehicle.
Legal Analysis

Can a 2024 Land Rover Defender 130 Be a Lemon in Texas?

Texas Lemon Law (Tex. Occ. Code §2301.601 to §2301.613) covers new motor vehicles purchased or leased in Texas for personal, family, or household use (also covers towable recreational vehicles).

  • Repair attempts: 4 repair attempts for the same defect (or 2 for serious safety defects)
  • Days out of service: 30 cumulative days
  • Remedies: Replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use offset)
  • Attorney fees: No - the Texas Lemon Law has no attorney-fee provision; a consumer who wins the TxDMV case gets the $35 filing fee back from the manufacturer (Tex. Occ. Code §2301.712(b))
This case: Across 4 repair visits, the Defender 130 spent 22 days out of service. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide. Our client paid $0 out of pocket†.
Our Approach

How Was This Land Rover Defender 130 Lemon Law Claim Resolved?

1

Free Case Review

We looked at all the repair orders from January 6, 2025 through January 20, 2026 and tallied both the number of visits and how many days the Defender 130 stayed at the dealer.

2

Building the File

Each visit was logged in a timeline with the complaint raised, what the technician found on inspection and the repairs made, organized by system (engine, brakes, HVAC and body/trim).

3

Demand to Land Rover

Land Rover received our written demand, with the repair history attached, asking for a buyback.

4

Vehicle Buyback

The claim settled as a vehicle buyback of $108,361. Legal representation cost our client nothing out of pocket†.

Case Status

$108,361 Vehicle Buyback Secured

$108,361
Vehicle Buyback: Manufacturer Repurchase

Key Case Facts

  • Vehicle: 2024 Land Rover Defender 130
  • Purchased in: Texas
  • Status at purchase: New
  • Mileage at first repair: 7,164 miles
  • Systems involved: Engine, Braking, HVAC, Body/Trim
  • Repair attempts: 4 visits
  • Days out of service: 22 days
  • Manufacturer: Land Rover
  • Settlement type: Vehicle Buyback
  • Settlement amount: $108,361 (Buyback)
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Aaron Waldo, Esq. — Attorney

Aaron Waldo, Esq.

Attorney, Easy Lemon by RockPoint Law P.C.

Attorney at Easy Lemon by RockPoint Law P.C., handling lemon law claims. Aaron has helped hundreds of consumers recover full buybacks and cash settlements against major vehicle manufacturers.

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Common Questions

2024 Land Rover Defender 130 Lemon Law Questions in Texas

How does Texas lemon law apply to a Land Rover Defender 130?
The Texas Lemon Law (Tex. Occ. Code §2301.601 to §2301.613) uses a standard of 4 repair attempts for the same defect (or 2 for serious safety defects), or 30 cumulative days out of service. Remedies: Replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use offset). Written warranties are also covered nationwide by the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
What was the settlement amount for this 2024 Land Rover Defender 130?
A vehicle buyback totaling $108,361. Part went to our client, part paid off the lender, and the rest covered attorney fees, which the manufacturer paid. Results may vary. Prior outcomes do not guarantee a similar result.
How is a buyback different from cash and keep?
With a buyback, the manufacturer takes the vehicle back, pays off the loan or lease and refunds the owner, minus any use allowance the state allows. With cash and keep, the owner keeps the vehicle and gets a cash payment.
What does it cost to bring a Land Rover lemon law claim with Easy Lemon?
There is no upfront fee. Lemon law fee-shifting statutes generally make the manufacturer pay the attorney fees. Our client in this case paid nothing out of pocket†.
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Driving a Land Rover With Repeat Repairs?

A Land Rover that needs the same repair again and again may qualify under your state's lemon law. The manufacturer pays our fees, not you, and we take on Land Rover cases like this one regularly.

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