Hi I have a 2001 Discovery II SD, is anyone aware of a business in Tampa Bay FL (USA) area who actually specializes in restoration projects for these vehicles? Currently have 165k miles and i would prefer not to ditch it but instead pay maybe $5-$10k to get it back to a condition for somewhat reliable regular transport. Currently runs okay but could use some mechanical (A/C, shocks, exhaust, probably more) and body (mostly those dang plastic moldings from FL sun) revival, has sentimental value only reason I'm considering this.

 

will really nice to know if there is someone TRUSTWORTHY in the area.
We are also from around and just got a 02 Disco and looking to get it checked and serviced.
Hope somebody jumps in.
Will keep and eye on this thread, best of luck

 

Only shop I know of in the area that I can recommend that does restoration type work. Stephen typically does Defender's though.

https://safarihp.com/

 

thanks for the info!👍
how about regular maintenance and mechanical work?

 

so what I can recommend now is Mirek's European Auto, Inc. in Oldsmar FL (near Tampa).
website Mirek's European Auto, Inc - Home
400 Marlborough Street, Oldsmar FL 34677 813-891-9118
Mirek Przybyl is President.
While they don't ONLY do LandRovers, he agreed to have a look at it as they've done many LRs, Range Rovers, etc. over the years (had 2 in the shop when I was there btw). Along with all the other high end European performance vehicles which require expert mechanics - per website. Ferraris, Porsche, Lamborghini, BMW, MZB, etc.
So they went over the vehicle in detail for a VERY reasonable charge - and gave me a list of things that would need to be done if I want to recoup this to be reliable for a daily driver. Turns out it's just not worth it for me financially to invest in this vehicle for now so I will be trading it in or selling outright. Hey anyone who wants an extra one for a project car and/or parts (even though it runs fine right now just needs tires and maybe brakes soon, plus heads leaking oil slightly) just let me know.

 

How much?
Send me a pm of you want to sell it privately. My mum lives up in Dunedin and it'd be more cost effective for me to keep a car down there than to continually hire tiny rental cars every time I go down there with the kids.

 

I'm looking forward to do something like that. I took the truck to do a chemical test for head gaskets and a full inspection. $100 and I wasn't happy at the end because the guy wasn't really familiar with LR and I can't tell he really didn't know what to look for.
Can I ask how much did they charge for that full inspection?
thanks for he info

 

their rate is $75/hour so for me they charged an hour - but I can tell you they spent a lot more time than that actually (which is why they can be trusted)