any issues with the differant models i should look at? going to look at a 2000 4.0l v8 on monday

Hi im looking to buy a second hand landy have been looking at the defender station wagon as i wan ta bit more comfort and have to use it as an everday car with motor way driving but am unable to find one that isnt an old work dog. my budget is around £3k. would a disco be an ok compromise for...