Servicing
- Full and interim services
- Oil, filters, belts and fluids
- Inspection of known weak points
- Service records updated
Independent Land Rover Specialist in Shaftesbury
Expert servicing and repairs for classic Land Rovers, Discovery 4 and older models.
- Defender, Discovery, Freelander and early Range Rover
- Decades of hands-on experience, no dealership fluff
- Straight talking, honest pricing, proper workmanship
Based in Shaftesbury, Dorset - serving North Dorset and South Wiltshire.
Old-school Land Rover specialist
Old or awkward Land Rover? This is the place.
Contact me
Phone: Confirm number before launch
Email: info@phmotors.uk
Location: Shaftesbury, Dorset
By appointment only. Please call or email before visiting.
About
One workshop, one clear focus: Land Rovers.
I have spent most of my working life under, over and inside Land Rovers. From early Defenders to Discovery 3 and 4, plus the older Range Rover models, I have seen almost every fault these vehicles can throw up.
I work independently in Shaftesbury, taking on a sensible number of jobs so I can do the work properly. No rushed main dealer targets, no upselling, no nonsense.
My main focus is the proper old-school Land Rover era: Defenders, Discoveries up to D4, Freelanders and earlier Range Rovers. Those are the engines, gearboxes and systems that reward experience, not guesswork.
If your Land Rover is getting older, complicated, or a bit too interesting for a normal garage, this is exactly the sort of thing I enjoy sorting out.
Services
Everything a working Land Rover needs, from routine servicing to serious faults.
Repairs
- Engine and cooling system issues
- Gearbox and drivetrain faults
- Suspension and air suspension
- Brakes, hubs and wheel bearings
Diagnostics
- Fault code reading and tracing
- Electrical faults properly tracked
- Hard to find intermittent issues
- Pre purchase checks available
Common Land Rover jobs
- TD5 and TDV6 known problems
- EGR, turbo, injector issues
- Air suspension compressors and bags
- Corroded brake lines and welding
If you are not sure whether I can help, just call or email with your model, year and a short description of the problem.
Vehicles I work on
Older Land Rovers are a habit. These are the main models I focus on.
Defender
- 90 and 110 models
- 200Tdi, 300Tdi, TD5
- Chassis and bulkhead repairs
- Off road preparation and checks
Discovery
- Discovery 1 and 2
- Discovery 3 and 4, with Discovery 5 considered case by case
- Suspension, electrics, air suspension
- Transmission and transfer boxes
Freelander and Range Rover
- Freelander 1 and 2
- Early Range Rover models
- Cooling system and head issues
- General running and reliability work
My heart is with D4 and older Land Rovers, but newer Discovery 5s and similar work can be discussed if the job is a good fit.
Why choose PH Motors
Dealer level knowledge, small workshop attitude.
- Land Rover first - not a generalist garage.
- Deep experience with older and awkward models.
- One person does the work, keeps you updated, and hands your keys back.
- No pointless parts swapping - faults are traced, not guessed.
- Honest pricing and clear explanations.
- Realistic advice on when to repair and when to walk away.
- Local to Shaftesbury and surrounding villages.
- Many customers by word of mouth rather than adverts.
"Pete is the person other garages call when they get stuck with a Land Rover."
Local customer, North Dorset
Frequently asked questions
If you have a question that is not covered here, just get in touch.
Do you only work on Land Rovers?
Yes. I focus on Land Rover products so I can stay sharp on the quirks and known issues of these vehicles.
Which years do you cover?
I mainly work on D4 and older Land Rovers. Discovery 5s and some newer vehicles are possible case by case, but the focus is still classic, practical Land Rover work.
Do you offer recovery or collection?
Recovery is not included, but I can recommend local recovery services and help coordinate getting your Land Rover to the workshop.
Can you prepare my Land Rover for an MOT?
Yes. I can carry out pre MOT checks and any work needed to get your Land Rover through its test.
How do I book in?
Use the contact form below or call to discuss your vehicle, the issue and possible dates. Jobs are by appointment only.
Contact me
Tell me what Land Rover you have and what you need help with.
Workshop details
Location: Shaftesbury, Dorset
Phone: Confirm number before launch
Email: info@phmotors.uk
Hours: Monday to Friday, by appointment.
Please call or email before travelling. Exact workshop location is given when your booking is confirmed.