i had a jeep cherokee 2.8 crd 2006, bought from main dealer with 1500 miles on it 2 months old, i had it for 9 months it was in the garage for 4 of those months, blown turbo, new engine, new seal, etc etc you name it, it had it! Never again, spend a bit more and get something reliable!! Maybe i was unlucky?
What aout a newer defender if you already have a car? remember there are huge deals for 4x4,s right now, wait until the end of a month before buying as often garages will be keener to sell to reach tagets etc and each high end 4x4 will loose around £3-500 a month on a garage forecourt