diff --git a/python-dnspython.changes b/python-dnspython.changes
index 770121c..3d02269 100644
--- a/python-dnspython.changes
+++ b/python-dnspython.changes
@@ -1,3 +1,8 @@
+-------------------------------------------------------------------
+Tue Nov 25 11:18:34 UTC 2014 - dmueller@suse.com
+
+- fix build on SLE11 
+
 -------------------------------------------------------------------
 Fri Oct 17 07:09:42 UTC 2014 - lars@linux-schulserver.de
 
diff --git a/python-dnspython.spec b/python-dnspython.spec
index bd165ec..4c58a8f 100644
--- a/python-dnspython.spec
+++ b/python-dnspython.spec
@@ -58,11 +58,14 @@ python setup.py build
 python setup.py install --prefix=%{_prefix} --root=%{buildroot}
 
 %check
+# Requires TestLoader.discover which only exists in Python 2.7.x
+%if 0%{?suse_version} > 1110
 pushd tests
 # skip the resolver test suite as it requires an internet connection
 test -f test_resolver.py && rm test_resolver.py
 make check
 popd
+%endif
 
 %files
 %defattr(-,root,root)