diff --git a/tools/python/xen/xend/XendDomain.py b/tools/python/xen/xend/XendDomain.py
index 1d5ebce231..f21d08edbb 100644
--- a/tools/python/xen/xend/XendDomain.py
+++ b/tools/python/xen/xend/XendDomain.py
@@ -275,7 +275,6 @@ class XendDomain:
         return self.domains.get(id)
 
     def domain_lookup_by_name(self, name):
-        self.refresh()
         dominfo = self.domains.get_by_name(name)
         if not dominfo:
             try: