Had this problem about 6months ago, my solution was:
Raise the front of the car and place securely on axle stands.
Lying under the front drivers side locate the round access hatch above the brake fluid reservoir.
If fitted push out the hole cover and using a pole/stick, I used the jack handle push up the boot lining board until you can see the front latch through the hole.
Using a 2nd bar equipped with a hooked end reach through, hook the latch and pull like an absolute b@rstard.
If you believe in a higher entity prayer mike be good at this stage
