90 - better offroad but much less space - too little for overland really, though I know folk who've done it.
Go 110, though there are folk who go for 130s too
Hardtop (HT) - more secure (less doors to potentially open), just a huge loadbay in the back so limits you (with comfort) to two crew, driver and passenger in front. You can create all sorts of storage options, false floors, jerry can lockers, etc etc. I prefer HTs.
Many like the County Station Wagon (CSW) as you can get more ppl in it but lose out in kit space (and you cant sleep stretched out in the back - thats a personal thing, some do, some dont)
In short - for two people, a HT is ideal. More and you need a CSW. (or a second car, or folk who dont mind strange seating in the back of an HT with few windows) Get small windows put in the HT so you can see to pull out at T-junctions. Ideal overland HTs are available as ex-UK military. Look up www.defendercentre.co.uk (I think thats the site) for ideas as to cost.
Dont get a soft top - thats asking for things to get stolen.
Ask away - I have both versions and have overlanded both. Each has good and bad points.
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'91 LR 110 Def/Disco hybrid "Elsa"
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