Ford Maverick / NissanTerrano 2.
IIRC Towing capacity isnt much less than a Disco / Defender. Off road capacity pretty good. Ask Stretchie how our Maverick got on when we took it off road when he and Cheryl took me to Sailsbury plain for a play. I would wager has better on road manners than a defender and can run in 2WD mode only so again gives a better drive on road. Has 4WD High and low range with auto locking hubs.
If you get a LWB its huge inside to. Isnt attractive to look at though !
Were going for around £1500 ish on auto trader a while ago so should fit oyur budget. Go for the later 2.7tdi ones with the air scoop in the bonnet like our one as they put out a little more BHP than the non intercooler ones. 122bhp...
This is ours, that we bought off Lozzo a little while ago.