That's a toghy to answer because I don't really know what you want.
Are we talking series 1 freebie? I've been laning with a couple in the past and they can have a good go. Ground clearance is a factor as is the lack of low box. See a big hill and you have to take a run up at it.
Also limited as a towcar, both weight and power.
Small, comfy and cheaper to run.
But I have to say, if you can't have a Defender then why not a Disco? good SII TD5 for 10k these days, that's where I'd be looking if I had an empty space on the drive and some cash in my pocket.
Anything older and you need to budget for a good welder
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