Hi David I had a Discovery Sport for 12 months trouble free motoring, and it was a great car how i have a 2lt Discovery 5. It's in a different league to a sport, it's a huge car and brilliant to drive. The 2 lt might suit your needs in sunny Malta let us know what you get and put some photos on.
My Discovery Sport was the new 2lt manual engine and the Discovery 5 is the same 2lt engine but I believe it has a couple of tubo's to boast the power. I've got to say it doesn't feel underpowered it's real quick for such a big car, good luck with your choice.